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title: "SOCIAL INTEGRATION PROGRAMME"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a682c882-32de-4d19-bf4e-1f1b6e018ae8"
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buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN"
published: "2019-02-18"
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# SOCIAL INTEGRATION PROGRAMME

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a682c882-32de-4d19-bf4e-1f1b6e018ae8

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## Summary

The Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is currently seeking bids for its 'Social Integration Programme', a public procurement initiative aimed at enhancing community integration through various services. The tender pertains to the 'Other services' industry category and has a total value of £520,000. Bids are due by 8th March 2019, with the contract starting on 1st April 2019 and running until 31st March 2020. This procurement follows an open procedure and encompasses several lots focused on community engagement, youth empowerment, workforce training, and volunteer opportunities in the North West region of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their services in community development and integration programmes. Companies that specialise in educational training, community outreach, youth services, and workforce development would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to contribute to building stronger, integrated communities while enhancing their business profiles and client bases.

## Notice

MHCLG's Integration Areas Programme aims to help build integrated communities, to better understand and tackle the challenges specific to a place, building on local strengths and also on what's been done well elsewhere. Blackburn with Darwen is one of five places selected to be the first national Integration Areas to take part in the programme. Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (The Council) is looking to award Contracts for the Provision of a Social Integration Programme split into the following lots: 1. Community Voices 2. Youth Ambassadors 3. Youth Voices 4. Workforce Integration Ambassador Training 5. Apprenticeships and Volunteer Work Placements 6. Community Ambassadors

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8158cbd-3eab-4cf8-a035-f14092daebe6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £520,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB2 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2019 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8158cbd-3eab-4cf8-a035-f14092daebe6
- 18 Feb 2019 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f4cfb36-d5ec-4d30-bdef-7f3acc160f9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8158cbd-3eab-4cf8-a035-f14092daebe6
  18th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f4cfb36-d5ec-4d30-bdef-7f3acc160f9d
  18th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d0b40182-6333-e911-80f2-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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