Tender

The Learning Difficulties Development Fund 2022/23

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Mar 2022 at 14:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Gloucestershire Council is currently inviting tenders for "The Learning Difficulties Development Fund 2022/23", aimed at advancing initiatives that support individuals with learning difficulties in areas such as Education, Health, and Housing. This tender process falls under the open procurement method and is at the planning stage. The submission deadline is set for 12 April 2022, while the contract is expected to commence on 1 July 2022 and run until 30 June 2023. This opportunity aligns with the Education and training services industry category, with a total funding value of £100,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in services that enhance the lives of individuals with learning difficulties. Companies focused on education, health and social work, and community support services will find the requirements align well with their expertise. Additionally, organisations championing diversity and inclusion, particularly those with established outreach to minority communities, are encouraged to apply, as South Gloucestershire Council aims to support a diverse range of initiatives that promote equal opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Learning Difficulties Development Fund 2022/23

Notice Description

Valuing People Each year the Learning Difficulties Partnership Board invites individuals, groups and organisations to apply for funding to take forward projects and initiatives to make Valuing People Now happen in South Gloucestershire. The main aims of Valuing People Now are that people with learning difficulties: * Personalisation - are able to plan and get the life they want * Have a life including: - better health and wellbeing - greater access housing and support - improved education, employment accessibility - greater employment opportunities and greater access to paid work - relationships and having a family * Are treated as equal citizens and: - have access to good advocacy - are able to use public transport easily - lead their lives safely - have access to leisure activities * That it works for all people with learning difficulties For this year's Development Fund, South Gloucestershire LDPB is particularly interested in hearing from organizations that will be supporting individuals with Learning Difficulties in the following areas: * Education, Employment and Training * Health and Wellbeing * Housing and Support * Independence and the community * Friends and Family Equalities We are particularly interested in receiving applications from organisations with robust equality and diversity practices in place. We would like to know how your project will go about being inclusive of a wide diversity of people, such as people from minority ethnic heritage, people from LGBTQ+ communities, people from diverse age groups etc. We welcome hearing all your ideas about how you will go about achieving this - you may wish to include information on such matters as how you plan to advertise and recruit to your project and how you will record and provide data to demonstrate the extent to which you have been successful in engaging with a wide diversity of people. Funding received from the LDDF is usually provided to organisations supporting young people or adults (16+) in their lives as this is the focus of the Learning Difficulties Partnership Board. Information on current and previously funded projects by the LDPB can be found here - https://www.southglos.gov.uk/community-and-living/grants/learning-difficulties-development-fund-lddf/ We would expect the projects that are being submitted for the LDDF grant to have already made some connections in South Gloucestershire and have plans in place to start the project from the funding start date or as soon as after.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af87a33e-042e-428f-83e3-2a64e06348a2
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
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal 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
18 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Frampton Cotterell
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

Further Information

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