VCS small grants scheme - Crisis Resilience Fund

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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24 Jun 2026 at 12:21

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24 Jun 2026 at 11:42

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24 Jun 2026 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has completed the "VCS small grants scheme - Crisis Resilience Fund," a public procurement process aimed at supporting residents impacted by the cost of living crisis. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method to the Dorset Community Foundation, a voluntary and community sector organisation. The procurement took place under a light-touch regime due to the urgent need for funds, arising from delays in Government funding allocation. The contract is valued at £1,540,800 and is specific to the UKK24 region in the United Kingdom. The service provision, classified under health and social work services as well as other community, social and personal services, will run from 6th July 2026 to 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises, particularly those involved in health and social services, by demonstrating the ability to secure public contracts swiftly through direct awards. Companies playing a role in crisis management, community support, and resilience building, especially those classed as voluntary or community sector entities, could find this an active sector for future business growth. With the contracting authority's focus on rapid deployment of resources to aid local communities, businesses with a strong track record in service delivery and adaptability to urgent needs are likely to be successful in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

VCS small grants scheme - Crisis Resilience Fund

Notice Description

Small grants scheme to the voluntary and community sector (VCS) helping BCP residents impacted by the cost of living crisis, with an increased focus on helping to build resilience alongside crisis support.

Procurement Information

The current supplier is in place and performing to contract. Due to delays in Government funding allocation, there is insufficient time to run a full tender process, and the funds are required urgently to support the community.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059418-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,540,800 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,540,800 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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