The Strategic Director Place will submit a report (Document “Z”) which advises the Executive of the forthcoming procurement of a combined VCSE contract for services with a value in excess of £2 million in line with the requirements of Contracts Standing Orders (CSO 7.2.1) prior to the commencement of the procurement process.

Recommended –

(1)       That no changes are made to the current funding support made           available to the VCSE sector

(2)       That the option to review the grant is welcomed with the input of         the sector and the integration of the funds into one contract for    service delivery is approved for tender with the timeline given.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee

(Ian Day - 01274 433507)

Resolved –

(1)       That no changes be made to the current funding support            made available to the VCSE sector.

(2)       That the option to review the grant be welcomed with the            input of the sector and the integration of the funds into one   contract for service delivery be approved for tender with the         timeline given.

ACTION:  Strategic Director Place

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee

(Ian Day - 01274 433507)

The Strategic Director Place submitted a report (Document “Z”) which advised the Executive of the forthcoming procurement of a combined VCSE contract for services with a value in excess of £2 million, which had been reported in line with the requirements of Contract Standing Orders (CSO 7.2.1) prior to the commencement of the procurement process.

The Assistant Director Neighbourhoods stated that the proposals would bring together four different community support arrangements and funds, which had previously not been allocated to ensure comprehensive coverage. These arrangements would be replaced with a single point of contact.

It was stressed that the market engagement on the proposed strategy had been extensive, and that it was intended to go to market by the end of the month.

The Leader welcomed the opportunity for VCS providers to collaborate and attract external funding.

Resolved –

(1)       That no changes be made to the current funding support            made available to the VCSE sector.

(2)       That the option to review the grant be welcomed with the            input of the sector and the integration of the funds into one   contract for service delivery be approved for tender with the         timeline given.

ACTION:  Strategic Director Place

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee

(Ian Day - 01274 433507)