Tender

The Learning Difficulties Development Fund - 2025/2026

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Dec 2024 at 10:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by South Gloucestershire Council, titled "The Learning Difficulties Development Fund - 2025/2026," is in the Tender stage. This fund is aimed at supporting projects within the Health and Social Work Services category, specifically targeting themes like Personalisation, Employment and Education, Housing and Support, Transport, Crime and Safety, and Health and Wellbeing. The total available fund is £100,000, which will be awarded to successful projects as decided by the Learning Difficulties Partnership Board in March. The tender is open until 24 February 2025, and the contract period will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold, and it welcomes bids particularly aligned with South Gloucestershire Council's All Age Learning Disability Strategy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the Health and Social Work Services industry, especially those with expertise in delivering services and projects that align with the council's specified themes. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolio through government contracts. By participating, businesses can gain visibility and credibility in the public sector, potentially opening doors to future opportunities. With a substantial fund of £100,000 on offer, this tender can provide a valuable platform for businesses to develop innovative solutions and make a meaningful impact in the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Learning Difficulties Development Fund - 2025/2026

Notice Description

The Learning Difficulties Development Fund (LDDF) is money given by the Learning Difficulties Partnership Board (LDPB) to projects and groups to make Valuing People Now happen. These are themes like; Personalisation, Employment and Education, Housing and Support, Transport, Crime and Safety, Health and Wellbeing. For this year's Development Fund, South Gloucestershire LDPB are particularly keen to receive bids which support the priorities of the South Gloucestershire Council, All Age Learning Disability Strategy. Bids for LDDF take place every year and in March, the Learning Difficulties Partnership Board decides which groups or projects should receive funding. There is a total amount of PS100,000 within this year's LDDF, which is shared with all the successful projects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/581e8837-0569-415c-935a-0478ea7c26e2
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joanne Churchill
Contact Email
joanne.churchill@southglos.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YATE
Postcode
BS37 5AF
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Frampton Cotterell
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

Further Information

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