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title: "Safeguarding Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Grants 2016-18"
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# Safeguarding Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Grants 2016-18

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd86a5b4-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Department for Education is currently overseeing the grant opportunity titled "Safeguarding Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Grants 2016-18." This procurement process falls within the education and training services industry and targets various safeguarding priorities, such as Female Genital Mutilation, Radicalisation, and support for domestic abuse. The grant period extends from 1 October 2016 to 31 March 2018, with a possibility of a six-month extension based on funding availability. The deadline for bid submission is set for noon on 29 July 2016, and grants are expected to range between £100,000 and £250,000 annually.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for voluntary and community sector organisations seeking to contribute to child safeguarding initiatives. Businesses specialising in services related to prevention, awareness, and guidance in the context of child protection could find this procurement particularly relevant. The grant's open procedure encourages a diverse range of applications, allowing both SMEs and larger organisations to participate, thereby enhancing their capabilities while addressing critical social issues.

## Notice

Please note that this is a grant opportunity. Through the Safeguarding VCS Grant Programme we want to help develop and further our strategic aims to safeguard and protect children. We are making available up to a maximum of PS2.25 million in safeguarding grant funding to VCS organisations for an 18-month period (October 2016- March 2018) to help deliver on three safeguarding priorities: - Female Genital Mutilation (FGM); - Radicalisation; and - Domestic abuse, drugs and alcohol misuse. A number of grants will be awarded in each of these three priority areas. VCS organisations may submit bids related to one or more safeguarding priority. A separate application form must be completed for each priority area. The exact number and size of individual grants will depend on the range and quality of bids received. There is no specific minimum or maximum amount of grant award. As an indicative guide for bidders, and reflecting the national focus of this grant opportunity, we would expect grant awards to be in the region of PS100,000 to PS250,000 for each financial year, apportioned accordingly. We are targeting these forms of abuse to help address gaps in the market; provide support to service delivery given increased prevalence; or to further support or embed Government reforms. The successful bidders will deliver activities in support of one or more of the above safeguarding priorities. The projects that we fund will aim to safeguard children from these forms of abuse through supporting prevention, raising awareness and providing advice, support and guidance. Applications will be assessed and prioritised according to the extent to which they meet the assessment criteria described in the application form. Any questions related to points of clarification, or process must be submitted by noon 14 July to: Enquiries.SAFEGUARDING@education.gsi.gov.uk The grant period will be for 18 months - 1 October 2016 - 31 March 2018. There is potential to extend for a further six months (April 2018 to October 2018) - subject to funding being available. The value of the grants will be between PS100,000 - PS250,000 pa (pro-rated for 2016-17) per grant award. Timetable Invitation to bid published 7 July Deadline for bids Noon Friday 29 July Successful bidders notified of results 16 September Due diligence From early September Safeguarding grants awarded and grant funding agreements finalised 30 September Additional information: When submitting your final application, please include the following: * Application form and the declaration form * All financial documents as specified in the application form Please send your documents in an email; alternatively, you can use the submit button on the application form. A model grant funding agreement letter, model grant funding agreement terms and conditions and grant funding agreement explanatory notes are also provided for information. E-mail for queries: Enquiries.SAFEGUARDING@education.gsi.gov.uk Email for application forms to be sent: Safeguarding.VCS@education.gsi.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf647f7e-26f0-4f92-b85c-f1506fdd651b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2016 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,200,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | CHURCH OF ENGLAND CHILDREN'S SOCIETY; CHURCH OF ENGLAND CHILDRENS SOCIETY; FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (FOR; FOUNDATION FOR WOMENS HEALTH RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (FORWARD; HOME START; KIDSCAPE; MIDAYE SOMALI DEVELOPMENT NETWORK; SHEFFIELD FUTURES; STREET TEAMS; TAVISTOCK RELATIONSHIPS; VICTIM SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2017 at 12:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf647f7e-26f0-4f92-b85c-f1506fdd651b
- 16 Jan 2017 at 11:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf647f7e-26f0-4f92-b85c-f1506fdd651b
- 4 Jan 2017 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf647f7e-26f0-4f92-b85c-f1506fdd651b
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bee1ddc-533e-449c-919b-ee287f911c7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf647f7e-26f0-4f92-b85c-f1506fdd651b
  16th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bee1ddc-533e-449c-919b-ee287f911c7c
  7th July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2718b35-8056-4730-b5ff-60741f84825c
  Grant offer letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f794b8e-3f82-4556-a144-5b0d6e4485ef
  Frequently asked questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f9090fc3-d882-4e94-b0b4-89dddb20653e
  Application form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47e82e65-fda6-4aa6-bd53-3d0c4edf997a
  Terms and conditions explanatory notes
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f8ea797-5632-4e92-89ee-b04d8a8a85a3
  Invitation to bid
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f00700a-2c24-4163-a4e5-7eedeb5e8fb7
  Terms and conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c70e9612-7a1e-4a3e-9dae-9a24821d0c77
  Grant offer letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1543064a-ca1f-42fd-9535-f806bf3cece3
  Frequently asked questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd389896-52ea-417c-b91c-49b1dae08934
  Application form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c353116a-2812-442a-b2b4-a8b0a2ec6db6
  Terms and conditions explanatory notes
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1cda1431-8fac-4161-8a8f-43edc37d3b0a
  Invitation to bid
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87f2a86e-b5fb-4be2-8cb9-d1eecb6f6a4a
  Terms and conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c77cc219-9477-4100-bd46-22925cafdb44
  Grant offer letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abd385e7-1485-45ee-a701-b33e0bdad2fe
  Frequently asked questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/166cbefd-e063-4ab3-b321-bef89206468f
  Application form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7a6142c-e28c-4562-8c74-192d4a533108
  Terms and conditions explanatory notes
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87e418bf-f248-441f-80ec-7451ea21578f
  Invitation to bid
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c8ce680-a681-49e3-9dae-8dae41c8c346
  Terms and conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8f21701-b9cf-43ea-9351-a198ced5c87f
  Grant offer letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7031c40f-b761-4de1-9a74-b02d47c3cc31
  Frequently asked questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a84efa43-05b4-4594-8186-d4531082b1ed
  Application form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eefcc078-b8b9-49ac-aa87-27f94616430b
  Terms and conditions explanatory notes
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9f3bf04-c2dc-48df-a6e7-54840d19ad1f
  Invitation to bid
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/551847ea-8dab-45bc-ab96-e33bcc2f0fcd
  Terms and conditions

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