Distribution of Grants for Homelessness Prevention

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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23 Jun 2026 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has conducted a procurement process for the "Distribution of Grants for Homelessness Prevention" aimed at supporting initiatives to combat homelessness and rough sleeping. This process, classified under the services category, was executed through a direct procurement method detailed as below threshold and without competition. The contract was awarded to the Dorset Community Foundation on 25th January 2026 and will run from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027, with a total value of £200,000. The procurement falls within the South West England region (UKK24) and adheres to the light-touch regime as regulated by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations focused on health, social work, and community services, particularly those with expertise in preventing homelessness. Businesses such as SMEs and those involved in voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSE) will find this particularly advantageous, especially given the direct award to a known regional foundation. With a focus on delivering impactful services, interested businesses can leverage similar opportunities to enhance their growth in the public services sector, supporting governmental efforts in social welfare initiatives.

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Notice Title

Distribution of Grants for Homelessness Prevention

Notice Description

Delivery of a grant scheme funded by MHCLG to support VCS projects that prevent homelessness and rough sleeping.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06baff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058922-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 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
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

DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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