Tender

ROUND 6 Delivery of Projects Funded Through Community Grants

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is currently conducting the "ROUND 6 Delivery of Projects Funded Through Community Grants" tender, focusing on the education and training services sector, particularly in response to the impacts of COVID-19. The tender is open for applications until 21st May 2021, with the contract set to commence on 1st July 2021 and running until 30th June 2022. This open procedure will provide small grants of up to £20,000 to eligible third sector organisations and small private sector entities throughout Worcestershire, aimed at supporting projects that enhance employability and resilience for individuals in need.

This tender represents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector organisations (VCSEs) to engage in impactful projects that promote digital skills and health and wellbeing within the community. Businesses specialising in training services, health support, and community outreach will find this particularly advantageous, as the funded projects aim to tackle barriers to employment, creating a potential for growth and extended service offerings in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ROUND 6 Delivery of Projects Funded Through Community Grants

Notice Description

The European Social Fund (ESF) is a fund that invests in people, with a focus on improving employment and education opportunities across the European Union. It also aims to improve the situation of the most vulnerable people at risk of poverty. Worcestershire County Council is launching a targeted ESF Community Grants Programme in response to COVID 19. Round 6 seeks applications from any third sector organisations and small organisations from the private sector, throughout Worcestershire, who are ready to reach out by using approaches which tackle the barriers arising from the impact of COVID 19. The Programmme is focusing on projects that support individuals back into employment by delivering programmes around digital skills and / or support with health and wellbeing. Small grants (up to PS20,000) will be made available for the purpose of developing and maintaining participant connections to learning experiences. Project activity should support, maintain and improve participant employability and resilience. All project activity must be within the current government COVID restrictions but should include flexibility to adapt as and when those restrictions change in future months. These grants will be awarded to organisations who will deliver projects aligned to Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership's (WLEP) vision and priorities. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14b80195-4fe7-45a0-8d79-0ea538a61786
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Allonby
Contact Email
sallonby@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01905 843619

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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