Grant Funding Programme Administration

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Notice Title

Grant Funding Programme Administration

Notice Description

The initial business case for the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer received SAF approval on 10 March 2025 and was developed in parallel with the DWP proposal process. The DWP proposal was subsequently approved, and a Grant Offer Letter was issued to the CPCA on 27 March 2025. Grant Thornton will deliver end-to-end administration of the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer Grant Funding Programme, including the design and refinement of programme materials, stakeholder engagement, management of the Expression of Interest and full application processes, assessment and moderation of bids, preparation of funding recommendations, and coordination of grant award and monitoring arrangements. This work must begin immediately in Year 1 to ensure the programme can be commissioned and delivered effectively in Year 2.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The initial business case for the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer received SAF approval on 10 March 2025 and was developed in parallel with the DWP proposal process. The DWP proposal was subsequently approved, and a Grant Offer Letter was issued to the CPCA on 27 March 2025. Grant Thornton will deliver end-to-end administration of the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer Grant Funding Programme, including the design and refinement of programme materials, stakeholder engagement, management of the Expression of Interest and full application processes, assessment and moderation of bids, preparation of funding recommendations, and coordination of grant award and monitoring arrangements. This work must begin immediately in Year 1 to ensure the programme can be commissioned and delivered effectively in Year 2.

Procurement Information

Direct Award made in compliance with internal contract procedure and governance regulations for a below threshold procurement.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b758
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057266-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Limited
Procurement Method Details: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
CPV Codes: 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £38,740 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 11 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Cancelled
Awards Status: Active
Contracts Status: Active

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: HUNTINGDON
Postcode: PE29 3TN
Post Town: Peterborough
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3): TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location: TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority: Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward: Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency: Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY AND TAX

Further Information

Notice URLs

https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk

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