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Food and Energy Household Grants - Household Support Fund Round 7

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2025 at 16:17

Award

15 Jul 2025 at 15:27

Award

15 Jul 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, involves the administration of "Food and Energy Household Grants - Household Support Fund Round 7" under a service contract. This direct award process allows for the provision of grants to eligible households to assist with living costs, specifically food and energy bills, mainly through voucher schemes. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is in the 'Award' stage as of 15th July 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £1,600,000, will be active from 15th July 2025 to 31st March 2026 in the region of UKK24, United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in social services, particularly those with capabilities in grant administration and community support services. Organisations similar to Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, who are experienced in handling public benefit schemes, are well-suited to compete. The direct award strategy, driven by limited funding timelines and the need for timely service commencement, favours entities that can demonstrate readiness and regional presence, offering growth potential through participation in government-supported welfare initiatives.

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Notice Title

Food and Energy Household Grants - Household Support Fund Round 7

Notice Description

A service to help residents with the costs of living. BCP Council needs to administer grants to eligible households to help with the costs of food and energy bills, provided predominantly by voucher schemes

Procurement Information

Government only releasing 12 months funding whilst the programme is being reviewed. Awarded to existing supplier due to time constraints before service needed to commence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055fcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040183-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITIZENS ADVICE BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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