--- title: "The Learning Difficulties Development Fund - 2025/2026" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e9609f59-6daf-4380-a83d-b660eb9586e7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e9609f59-6daf-4380-a83d-b660eb9586e7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9609f59-6daf-4380-a83d-b660eb9586e7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9609f59-6daf-4380-a83d-b660eb9586e7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-17" --- # The Learning Difficulties Development Fund - 2025/2026 Buyer: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9609f59-6daf-4380-a83d-b660eb9586e7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e9609f59-6daf-4380-a83d-b660eb9586e7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9609f59-6daf-4380-a83d-b660eb9586e7.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by South Gloucestershire Council, titled "The Learning Difficulties Development Fund - 2025/2026," is in the Tender stage. This fund is aimed at supporting projects within the Health and Social Work Services category, specifically targeting themes like Personalisation, Employment and Education, Housing and Support, Transport, Crime and Safety, and Health and Wellbeing. The total available fund is £100,000, which will be awarded to successful projects as decided by the Learning Difficulties Partnership Board in March. The tender is open until 24 February 2025, and the contract period will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold, and it welcomes bids particularly aligned with South Gloucestershire Council's All Age Learning Disability Strategy. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the Health and Social Work Services industry, especially those with expertise in delivering services and projects that align with the council's specified themes. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolio through government contracts. By participating, businesses can gain visibility and credibility in the public sector, potentially opening doors to future opportunities. With a substantial fund of £100,000 on offer, this tender can provide a valuable platform for businesses to develop innovative solutions and make a meaningful impact in the community. ## Notice The Learning Difficulties Development Fund (LDDF) is money given by the Learning Difficulties Partnership Board (LDPB) to projects and groups to make Valuing People Now happen. These are themes like; Personalisation, Employment and Education, Housing and Support, Transport, Crime and Safety, Health and Wellbeing. For this year's Development Fund, South Gloucestershire LDPB are particularly keen to receive bids which support the priorities of the South Gloucestershire Council, All Age Learning Disability Strategy. Bids for LDDF take place every year and in March, the Learning Difficulties Partnership Board decides which groups or projects should receive funding. There is a total amount of PS100,000 within this year's LDDF, which is shared with all the successful projects. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/581e8837-0569-415c-935a-0478ea7c26e2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | YATE | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS37 5AF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Frampton Cotterell | | Westminster constituency | Thornbury and Yate | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2024 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/581e8837-0569-415c-935a-0478ea7c26e2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/581e8837-0569-415c-935a-0478ea7c26e2 17th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c63aef23-36b9-ef11-8132-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.southglos.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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