GRANT – ENABLING THE VOLUNTARY, COMMUNITY & SOCIAL ENTERPRISE SECTOR GRANT

1. Title: GRANT – ENABLING THE VOLUNTARY, COMMUNITY & SOCIAL ENTERPRISE SECTOR GRANT2. Awarding Authority: Bristol City Council, Bristol, GB, Somerset, BS3 9FS. Tel: 0117 9223556. Email: wanda.knight@bristol.gov.uk. (Wanda Knight)3. Contract type: Service contract4. Description: The Awarding Authority is inviting organisations with in-depth knowledge of the specified Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector (VCSE) and a track record of delivering VCSE infrastructure support in the city to apply for our Enabling the voluntary, community & social enterprise sector grant. The grant offers £1,266,432 for the 4 years April 2022 – March 2026We will prioritise local organisations that are registered in Bristol – by which we mean that their main base or headquarters are in Bristol – and have at least 3 trustees who are residents of the Bristol area.We’re committed through the Enabling the VCSE Grant to continuing our support to the sector to contribute to:Powerful, thriving communitiesStrong, long term vision and leadership of the sectorA city plan and approach that reflects the diversity and creativity of the city.We want to hear how applicants will embody our community building principles and address systemic disadvantage to deliver, through strategic and operational collaboration, the sector’s priorities.We welcome collaborative applications. The long lead-in to the application deadline is intended to provide time for collaboration conversations to take place.Application deadline: Midday, Monday 4th October 2021We will be holding an Information event for potential applicants on: Thursday 17th June 2021 10.00am – 11.30amTo book a place follow the link: 5. CPV Code(s): 85000000, 85100000, 85320000, 980000006. NUTS code(s): UKK, UKK1, UKK117. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: Region(s) of supply UNITED KINGDOM8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Opportunity Id: DN5478329. Estimated value of requirement: Estimated value £1,266,432.0010. Expression of Interest End Date 4.10.2021 (12:00:00).11. Address to which they must be sent: Please log in or register at the following portal Web: advertId=491d46cb-afc3-eb11-810c-005056b64545 to participate.12. Other information: Keywords Enabling the VCSE Bristol, Grant, Bristol VCSE Grant Application Key dates Estimated contract dates Start date 01/04/2022 End date 31/03/2026TKR-202167-EX-1627318# funding opportunity