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Grant Award Notice for Hardship fund for families of disabled or seriously ill children

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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12 Apr 2021 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Grant Award Notice for Hardship fund for families of disabled or seriously ill children." This initiative aims to provide financial aid totalling £27,323,000 to low-income families with seriously ill or disabled children across the United Kingdom and Overseas Territories. The procurement was conducted through a single tender action method, with the contract period running from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022. The award was confirmed on 15th March 2021, following the end of the tender period on 1st March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the education and training services sector and organisations focused on support for disabled children and their families. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participation, as they may be well-positioned to meet the needs of this contract, delivering essential services that enhance the quality of life for targeted families.

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Notice Title

Grant Award Notice for Hardship fund for families of disabled or seriously ill children

Notice Description

Contract award notice for the 'Hardship fund for families of disabled or seriously ill children' grant. The aim of the grant is to provide assistance and funding to low-income families with children who are seriously ill or disabled. The funding will provide grants to those families for a range of support to help them have the same choices and opportunities as other families.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ea90316-6bf2-4c5f-889e-dc5b39152cb1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8797f08-4a51-4aa6-8ee9-87c8f5b6936d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,323,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,323,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialqueries.scmd@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FAMILY FUND TRUST

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