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Thriving Together Funding Programme - Grant Management Service

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Aug 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Thriving Together Funding Programme - Grant Management Service," under its Public Health department to enhance local health, wellbeing, and social inclusion. This service falls under the administrative social services category and targets VCS (Voluntary and Community Sector) organisations within the UKC14 region, particularly in Durham. Initiated through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, the process culminated in the awarding of the contract to Point North Community Foundation. The contract, valued at £150,000, spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, ensuring long-term operational support for the successful delivery of the programme.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) involved in social services. The programme allows organisations to apply for substantial grants annually, supporting their efforts towards sustainable community development and impactful service delivery. Businesses adept in grant management and administrative social services would find this an excellent opportunity to reinforce their service offerings whilst aiding community upliftment. Engaging in such government-funded initiatives not only aligns with social responsibility objectives but also enhances organisational credibility and fosters long-term partnerships with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Thriving Together Funding Programme - Grant Management Service

Notice Description

DCC Public Health has allocated funding for the Thriving Together Funding Programme to support VCS organisations in delivering essential services that address local health, wellbeing & social inclusion needs. The funding enables VCS orgs to apply for grants worth bet PS2,000 & PS25,000 annually. Providing longer-term recurrent funding ensures that VCS orgs can operate effectively, deliver lasting change & strengthen communities in a sustainable and impactful way.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051984-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POINT NORTH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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