---
title: "Grant Funding"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05830f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05830f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-26"
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# Grant Funding

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05830f

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## Summary

Medway Council, located in Chatham, United Kingdom, has commissioned a procurement process titled "Grant Funding" under the industry category of community, social, and personal services. The process aimed at appointing a grant-awarding body to manage small funding grants as part of the "Start for Life Programme Guide". The procurement was conducted using an open method for below-threshold competition, with the tender being initiated on 7th August 2025 and the tender period ending on 1st September 2025. The contract was awarded to the Council for Voluntary Service (Medway), which will oversee the grant management and reporting on a quarterly basis, with the contract period running from 6th November 2025 to 4th November 2026.

This tender presents remarkable opportunities for businesses in the voluntary sector, particularly those with experience in grant management and community service. The businesses well-suited to compete are likely to be those offering services in the realm of social value enhancement and quality service delivery, given the award criteria weighting of 60% for cost and 40% for technical ability and quality. Smaller or large voluntary organisations capable of meeting the key performance indicators set by the commissioners can leverage this contract to expand their footprint in community service initiatives, thereby facilitating business growth and fostering impactful social contributions in the Medway community.

## Notice

Medway Council want to commission a grant awarding body to manage small funding grants with the aim of enabling community groups to contribute to the outcomes of the Start for Life Programme Guide in Medway. The grants will be awarded and managed by the provider with Key performance indicators agreed with commissioners. The provider will report to the commissioners on a quarterly basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017415-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2025 - 4 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,200 |
| Lots value | £77,200 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £77,200 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ41 Medway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (MEDWAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 14:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017415-2026
- 7 Aug 2025 at 09:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046772-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017415-2026
  26th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046772-2025
  7th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.medway.gov.uk/
- http://www.mva.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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