Decisions

This report seeks to award the contract following tenders received for the provision of support services for voluntary and community groups in the Borough of Fareham.

Fareham Borough Council provides funding to support and maintain a vibrant community and voluntary sector in the Borough.  The Council recognises the importance of well-supported, effective community and voluntary activities.  It is well documented how the opportunities provided by volunteering and engagement with community groups encourage residents to have full and active lives and promotes a strong connection to the local area. 

The community and voluntary sector is a crucial partner for the Council, given the wide variety of valuable services that it freely delivers locally.

Traditionally the support of this sector has been provided by Councils for Voluntary Service, or CVS as they are more commonly known.  CVSs work for the benefit of local residents and community groups and offer support to address a wide range of requirements. 

Tenders have been received for the delivery of this community support contract.  It is recommended that a contract be awarded to the organisation that was able to demonstrate the most economically advantageous offer, as detailed in the confidential evaluation matrix attached.

To agree to award a contract to the tenderer ranked 1^st in the confidential evaluation matrix, an initial three-year, plus an optional one additional year contract, with a break option after one year, for the provision of support services to the community and voluntary sector in the Borough of Fareham.