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title: "The Youth Offending Service has received a grant from the Violence Exploitation Reduction Unit to undertake the above project"
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# The Youth Offending Service has received a grant from the Violence Exploitation Reduction Unit to undertake the above project

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c467d1f-6d92-4684-bf01-e9bb6882297d

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has awarded a contract to Groundwork East for a project supported by a grant from the Violence Exploitation Reduction Unit. The tender, titled "The Youth Offending Service has received a grant from the Violence Exploitation Reduction Unit to undertake the above project," falls under the industry category of welfare services for children and young people (CPV code: 85311300). The procurement is currently at the Award stage with the contract period starting on 1st April 2024 and ending on 31st March 2025. The project will be carried out in Bedford, England, with a total contract value of £36,000. The procurement method used was "Other - Waiver."

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in welfare services for children and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions and services to support youth offending initiatives can particularly benefit from participating in such tenders. By securing contracts with local authorities like Bedford Borough Council, businesses can expand their client base, enhance their reputation, and contribute to meaningful community projects. This contract highlights the importance of expertise in delivering welfare services and the potential for growth in servicing public sector grants and projects.

## Notice

The Youth Offending Service has received a grant from the Violence Exploitation Reduction Unit to undertake the above project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff52a4f-08a8-41ac-897d-8dfb804200b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Waiver |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GROUNDWORK EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2024 at 08:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff52a4f-08a8-41ac-897d-8dfb804200b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff52a4f-08a8-41ac-897d-8dfb804200b5
  14th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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