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title: "Grant Fund Opportunity - First Step Fund"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE."
published: "2017-03-23"
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# Grant Fund Opportunity - First Step Fund

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27fbd343-cb0c-458d-b1d3-f00674f71045

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is currently conducting a tender process for the "Grant Fund Opportunity - First Step Fund" aimed at maximising positive engagement with Muslim prisoners. This procurement falls under the category of Other community, social and personal services and is open to entities operating in the UK and overseas territories. The tender is active with a submission deadline set for 24th April 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2017 and will run until 31st March 2018, with a total funding amount of £100,000 available.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to enhance their engagement within social services. Businesses specialising in community services, rehabilitation programmes, or support services for vulnerable populations would be particularly well-suited to submit proposals. Engaging in this procurement could foster growth and establish essential partnerships within the public sector, enabling businesses to broaden their impact and reach.

## Notice

Grant Funding Opportunity - Maximising positive engagement with Muslim prisoners Further information on the grant and to submit proposals can be found at https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/982950b4-f23a-4f06-b351-fa38f80ef9b6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2017 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/982950b4-f23a-4f06-b351-fa38f80ef9b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/982950b4-f23a-4f06-b351-fa38f80ef9b6
  23rd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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