Distribution of Grants to Small Grass Root Organisations

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 06:43

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council recently concluded the procurement process titled "Distribution of Grants to Small Grass Root Organisations." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on administrative social services, and is located in the UKC14 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and employed a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold, without competition. The contract, active between 1st May 2026 and 30th April 2027, was awarded to the POINT NORTH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION with a total contract value of £120,000. The key event marking its progression was the award stage on 11th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on service delivery within the social services sector. Organisations with expertise in distributing grants to support crisis and resilience funding would find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. The contract is tailored for entities capable of evaluating and managing grants to grassroots organisations, ensuring direct support reaches individuals in crisis. Large-scale social service organisations or foundations that have a track record in managing social funds without the need for competitive bids would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Distribution of Grants to Small Grass Root Organisations

Notice Description

To assess and distribute grants on behalf of DCC from Crisis and Resilience Funding to small grass roots organisations to support individuals in crisis with direct awards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b25b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054971-2026
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
Large

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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