--- title: "Bedford Borough Council Disability Sport: Market Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f9e9690-3a0b-4bdf-9326-f4fe4ac4dc68" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f9e9690-3a0b-4bdf-9326-f4fe4ac4dc68" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f9e9690-3a0b-4bdf-9326-f4fe4ac4dc68.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f9e9690-3a0b-4bdf-9326-f4fe4ac4dc68.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-09-27" --- # Bedford Borough Council Disability Sport: Market Event Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f9e9690-3a0b-4bdf-9326-f4fe4ac4dc68 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f9e9690-3a0b-4bdf-9326-f4fe4ac4dc68) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f9e9690-3a0b-4bdf-9326-f4fe4ac4dc68.json) ## Summary The Bedford Borough Council is planning a tender titled "Bedford Borough Council Disability Sport: Market Event" in the health and social work services category, with a focus on improving disabled children's access to sporting activities. The deadline for engagement is set for October 25, 2022, with the event aiming to widen the provision of sporting opportunities for young people with special needs in the East of England region. This tender presents an opportunity for small and voluntary organizations in the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry to engage with Bedford Borough Council and bid for funding to enhance their offerings for SEND young people. Businesses interested in promoting inclusive sports and fitness activities for children with disabilities are well-suited to participate in this tender, which requires projects to become self-sustaining after the first year to ensure continued access to quality local sports provision. ## Notice Bedford Borough Council have received COMF funding from government to improve disabled children's access to sporting activities. Participation in sport can have many positive outcomes for children, including improved physical and mental health, making friends and building confidence. However, many children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are unable to access mainstream clubs and activities due to their needs. We want to engage with local disability sports clubs, or organisations interested in bidding for funding to widen their offer to provide more sporting opportunities SEND young people. You are invited to a virtual engagement event to hear from key stakeholders and parent carers about local needs and gaps, and how to apply for funding. We want to hear your ideas on how to meet these needs, what your project has to offer and what YOU need from us to get it off the ground. For further details and to register your attendance, please see EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bedford-borough-council-disability-sport-market-event-tickets-424168006927. Please note, it will be a condition of funding that all projects become self-sustaining after the first year, so that our children and young people have continued access to good-quality, local sport and fitness provision. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee3ff32e-85e3-490a-8a4e-d7bbcb7ffc6f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Oct 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 27 Sep 2022 at 15:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee3ff32e-85e3-490a-8a4e-d7bbcb7ffc6f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee3ff32e-85e3-490a-8a4e-d7bbcb7ffc6f 27th September 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bedford-borough-council-disability-sport-market-event-tickets-424168006927 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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