Award

Grant Funding Opportunity - First Step Fund

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.

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Award

15 Sep 2017 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a grant funding opportunity titled "Grant Funding Opportunity - First Step Fund," issued by the Ministry of Justice. This initiative falls under the prison services category and aims to enhance referral and information links for ex-service personnel. The project is located across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2017 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2018. The tender has completed the award stage, with the contract value amounting to £148,855.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) focused on service delivery within the prison system and rehabilitation services. Companies with expertise in developing community links and support networks for ex-service personnel would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this opportunity could enhance businesses' profiles and contribute to essential social initiatives.

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Notice Title

Grant Funding Opportunity - First Step Fund

Notice Description

Grant award for the First Step Fund The grant will fund the development of a Network for ex-service personnel (NESP) and is a joint initiative between HMPPS CFO and MCTC Colchester. The primary aim of the grant is to improve referral and information links between MCTC Colchester and the mainstream prison estate, as well as building community links for individuals released without supervision requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-765e0432-412b-4499-936d-9a3239072aa4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2449f932-4a56-4e03-90ff-c5910898b83a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75231230 - Prison services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,855 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2018 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

HMPPS IN WALES

ORMISTON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TRUST

PRISON RADIO ASSOCIATION

RFEA

UBIQUE PARTNERSHIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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