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title: "The Learning Difficulties Development Fund 2022/23"
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# The Learning Difficulties Development Fund 2022/23

Buyer: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f94b6814-8fe3-4d03-8c79-ef66c44bf184

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## Summary

The South Gloucestershire Council is currently inviting tenders for "The Learning Difficulties Development Fund 2022/23", aimed at advancing initiatives that support individuals with learning difficulties in areas such as Education, Health, and Housing. This tender process falls under the open procurement method and is at the planning stage. The submission deadline is set for 12 April 2022, while the contract is expected to commence on 1 July 2022 and run until 30 June 2023. This opportunity aligns with the Education and training services industry category, with a total funding value of £100,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in services that enhance the lives of individuals with learning difficulties. Companies focused on education, health and social work, and community support services will find the requirements align well with their expertise. Additionally, organisations championing diversity and inclusion, particularly those with established outreach to minority communities, are encouraged to apply, as South Gloucestershire Council aims to support a diverse range of initiatives that promote equal opportunities.

## Notice

Valuing People Each year the Learning Difficulties Partnership Board invites individuals, groups and organisations to apply for funding to take forward projects and initiatives to make Valuing People Now happen in South Gloucestershire. The main aims of Valuing People Now are that people with learning difficulties: * Personalisation - are able to plan and get the life they want * Have a life including: - better health and wellbeing - greater access housing and support - improved education, employment accessibility - greater employment opportunities and greater access to paid work - relationships and having a family * Are treated as equal citizens and: - have access to good advocacy - are able to use public transport easily - lead their lives safely - have access to leisure activities * That it works for all people with learning difficulties For this year's Development Fund, South Gloucestershire LDPB is particularly interested in hearing from organizations that will be supporting individuals with Learning Difficulties in the following areas: * Education, Employment and Training * Health and Wellbeing * Housing and Support * Independence and the community * Friends and Family Equalities We are particularly interested in receiving applications from organisations with robust equality and diversity practices in place. We would like to know how your project will go about being inclusive of a wide diversity of people, such as people from minority ethnic heritage, people from LGBTQ+ communities, people from diverse age groups etc. We welcome hearing all your ideas about how you will go about achieving this - you may wish to include information on such matters as how you plan to advertise and recruit to your project and how you will record and provide data to demonstrate the extent to which you have been successful in engaging with a wide diversity of people. Funding received from the LDDF is usually provided to organisations supporting young people or adults (16+) in their lives as this is the focus of the Learning Difficulties Partnership Board. Information on current and previously funded projects by the LDPB can be found here - https://www.southglos.gov.uk/community-and-living/grants/learning-difficulties-development-fund-lddf/ We would expect the projects that are being submitted for the LDDF grant to have already made some connections in South Gloucestershire and have plans in place to start the project from the funding start date or as soon as after.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af87a33e-042e-428f-83e3-2a64e06348a2 |
| 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 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2022 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af87a33e-042e-428f-83e3-2a64e06348a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af87a33e-042e-428f-83e3-2a64e06348a2
  18th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5665cf6e-82a4-ec11-8112-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southglos.gov.uk
- https://www.southglos.gov.uk/community-and-living/grants/learning-difficulties-development-fund-lddf/

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