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title: "EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND IP1.4 MANAGEMENT AND RUNNING OF A COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAMME"
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# EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND IP1.4 MANAGEMENT AND RUNNING OF A COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAMME

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e38403f-737a-4076-b8c7-349f0a02e7b6

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND IP1.4 MANAGEMENT AND RUNNING OF A COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAMME" is managed by the Department for Education, located in Darlington, England. This tender falls under the category of business services and involves four separate Lots addressing local needs in the North East, The Marches, and Greater Lincolnshire. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a total value approximating £501,937. Although the tender period has concluded as of 2 October 2019, the contract period extends from 1 December 2019 to 31 July 2021, with potential adjustments based on local enterprise partnership agreements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the areas specified. Businesses focused on consultancy, community grants management, and related services would be particularly well-suited to compete for these contracts, as the successful applicants are expected to deliver financially advantageous outcomes for each of the defined Lots. Engaging with local enterprise partnerships and understanding the specific community needs will be crucial for businesses aiming to participate in this opportunity.

## Notice

The provision will be offered through four separate Lots of activity at Investment Priority (IP) and LEP level. We intend to enter in to four Lots with single Contracts for; North East (More Developed), The Marches (More Developed), Greater Lincolnshire, The Marches (Transitional), a single Contract for each of the Lots with the Applicants who submit the most economically advantageous tenders for each Lot. The precise value and scope of the Lots is still to be agreed with individual Local Enterprise Partnerships and their ESIF Committees and therefore the estimated value is based upon expressions of interest from LEPs and could be subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b0a6ae0-fdcb-4413-906c-e3bf0f036737 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £501,937 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £501,937 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | GATESHEAD COUNCIL; LANDAU; THE GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2020 at 15:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b0a6ae0-fdcb-4413-906c-e3bf0f036737
- 4 Mar 2020 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b0a6ae0-fdcb-4413-906c-e3bf0f036737

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b0a6ae0-fdcb-4413-906c-e3bf0f036737
  5th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86846113-0f69-49a3-b42d-f5cb597f01f8
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/091c2393-d136-4d5b-8598-2ca22375d514
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4cd4fbe3-378a-4cdd-ba87-03ae022e3f89
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca8e2621-79a1-4427-8314-534baaeb2f47
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