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title: "Grant Funding Opportunity - First Step Fund"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-765e0432-412b-4499-936d-9a3239072aa4"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE."
published: "2017-09-15"
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# Grant Funding Opportunity - First Step Fund

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-765e0432-412b-4499-936d-9a3239072aa4

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a grant funding opportunity titled "Grant Funding Opportunity - First Step Fund," issued by the Ministry of Justice. This initiative falls under the prison services category and aims to enhance referral and information links for ex-service personnel. The project is located across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2017 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2018. The tender has completed the award stage, with the contract value amounting to £148,855.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) focused on service delivery within the prison system and rehabilitation services. Companies with expertise in developing community links and support networks for ex-service personnel would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this opportunity could enhance businesses' profiles and contribute to essential social initiatives.

## Notice

Grant award for the First Step Fund The grant will fund the development of a Network for ex-service personnel (NESP) and is a joint initiative between HMPPS CFO and MCTC Colchester. The primary aim of the grant is to improve referral and information links between MCTC Colchester and the mainstream prison estate, as well as building community links for individuals released without supervision requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2449f932-4a56-4e03-90ff-c5910898b83a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,855 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | HMPPS IN WALES; ORMISTON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TRUST; PRISON RADIO ASSOCIATION; RFEA; UBIQUE PARTNERSHIPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231230 - Prison services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2017 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2449f932-4a56-4e03-90ff-c5910898b83a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2449f932-4a56-4e03-90ff-c5910898b83a
  15th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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