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Trailblazer - Community Grants

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2025 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by The North Yorkshire Council, titled "Trailblazer - Community Grants," under the services category for community, social, and personal services. The procurement was undertaken with a direct method below the threshold, without competition. Located in Northallerton, the process is now in the award stage, with a contract awarded on 31st March 2025 and remaining active until 31st March 2026. The initiative is centred around managing a Community Grants programme, including application design, process monitoring, and programme management, funded under the Get Britain Working Trailblazer scheme.

This contract presents distinguished opportunities for SMEs, especially those involved in community development and support services, as it involves service delivery across the UKE region. Businesses with expertise in programme management, monitoring, and community service facilitation would find this tender particularly advantageous due to its emphasis on supporting delivery organisations and evaluating project success. The involvement of direct procurement with The North Yorkshire Council simplifies the process for capable firms to establish closer ties with public authorities by directly engaging in transformative community initiatives.

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Notice Title

Trailblazer - Community Grants

Notice Description

The management of a Community Grants programme with Get Britain Working Trailblazer funding including design and development of application process, design monitoring and basic financial claims process, launching the opportunity, incl. hosting online and in person launches introducing the vision for the project and application process. Be a dedicated staff resource, provide support to delivery organisations, case studies and capturing project success, performance, programme management and evaluation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a14f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059353-2025
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01609 533450

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BETTER CONNECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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