The CRUMBS Project - Support into Employment

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has awarded a contract titled "The CRUMBS Project - Support into Employment," focusing on providing practical catering and hospitality training to adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting health and social work services, within the region of Bournemouth, United Kingdom (UKK24). The procurement process was conducted directly, below threshold without competition, under a light touch regime. The procurement process has reached the 'Award' stage, with the contract running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. The contract was signed on 25 March 2026 and holds a value of £162,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of delivering specialised training programmes for individuals with disabilities or mental health conditions. Businesses that are social enterprises or have experience providing employment support services may find this contract a perfect fit. By participating in such contracts, organisations can expand their service offerings and demonstrate their commitment to social impact and community development.

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Notice Title

The CRUMBS Project - Support into Employment

Notice Description

7 supported training placements from The CRUMBS Project providing practical catering and hospitality training to adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs to help them move into paid or voluntary work. (formerly Crumbs Cafe)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aead
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053319-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

THE C.R.U.M.B.S. PROJECT

Further Information

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