--- title: "Youth Service Grant Provider - Expression of interest ONLY" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9a68d1d0-354a-491f-b058-720505f56b77" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a68d1d0-354a-491f-b058-720505f56b77" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a68d1d0-354a-491f-b058-720505f56b77.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a68d1d0-354a-491f-b058-720505f56b77.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-08-18" --- # Youth Service Grant Provider - Expression of interest ONLY Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a68d1d0-354a-491f-b058-720505f56b77 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a68d1d0-354a-491f-b058-720505f56b77) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a68d1d0-354a-491f-b058-720505f56b77.json) ## Summary The Bristol City Council is seeking expressions of interest for a Youth Service Grant Provider, focusing on managing a grants scheme for the local Bristol youth and play sector. The estimated annual grant pot is £1,200,000 with a maximum 10% management fee. The contract is expected to start in January 2023, and providers are required to have good knowledge of the local sector. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date of August 31, 2022. This tender by Bristol City Council offers an opportunity for non-play/youth work delivery providers to grow their businesses by participating in a grant scheme. Businesses well-suited to compete would have expertise in the local VCS play and youth sector. The focus on social and personal services makes it ideal for businesses in the social work and related services industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, further expanding business opportunities in this procurement process. ## Notice Bristol City Council are seeking expressions of interest from non-play / youth work delivery providers who would be interested in managing a grants scheme supporting the local Bristol youth and play sector (VCS) to deliver a coherent youth service for up to seven years. There will be an expectation on the provider to raise additional funds contributing to the overall funding envelope. Estimated value - total grant pot of up to approx. PS 1,200,000 annually to be distributed to the sector, with a maximum 10% management fee to be retained by the provider. Estimated start date for the actual contract (if we were to proceed) of January 2023. The provider will need to have a good knowledge of the local VCS play and youth sector. Please register your interest on ProContract - https://procontract.due-north.com/Supplier/Advert/View?advertId=2b9d5686-f617-ed11-8117-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=False&fromRfxSummary=False&selectWorkgroup=False&fromAdvertEvent=False&fromActivityDashboard=False ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b31200a4-005e-44f2-804f-9b34ea004d75 | | 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 | 18 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Aug 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS3 9FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Bedminster | | Westminster constituency | Bristol South | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 18 Aug 2022 at 08:10 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b31200a4-005e-44f2-804f-9b34ea004d75 - 9 Aug 2022 at 15:22 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdd29225-7f58-4c45-bda4-4be8c3b72f5a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b31200a4-005e-44f2-804f-9b34ea004d75 18th August 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdd29225-7f58-4c45-bda4-4be8c3b72f5a 9th August 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Supplier/Advert/View?advertId=2b9d5686-f617-ed11-8117-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=False&fromRfxSummary=False&selectWorkgroup=False&fromAdvertEvent=False&fromActivityDashboard=False - https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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