--- title: "Request for Information - Grant Management Distribution Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069db5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069db5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069db5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069db5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-20" --- # Request for Information - Grant Management Distribution Framework Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069db5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069db5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069db5.json) ## Summary The North Yorkshire Council is planning a procurement process titled "Request for Information - Grant Management Distribution Framework." This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically business and management consultancy services, and is located in the United Kingdom, primarily focusing on the region designated as UKE2. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement process aims to develop a framework for Grant Administration and Distribution Services. The process began on 20th May 2026, with key milestones, including a scheduled engagement due by 5th June 2026. The Council anticipates setting up schemes quickly and ensuring proper governance, adhering to legal guidelines from the legislation 2023/54. The planning documents and preliminary market engagement notices are accessible through online channels. This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in consultative and financial management services, to expand their reach and capabilities. The anticipated framework agreement supports SMEs and VCSEs, offering them avenues to manage and distribute grant schemes effectively on behalf of the Council. With an indicative value of approximately £500,000 over the framework's duration from May 2027 to April 2030 (extendable to April 2033), this process seeks providers capable of handling the entire grant lifecycle. Businesses expected to thrive in this tender are those with expertise in ensuring funds are distributed efficiently, transparently, and in compliance with programme objectives and legal requirements, hence broadening their portfolio and impact within the public sector. ## Notice North Yorkshire Council are considering creating a framework for Grant Administration and Distribution Services to support the effective delivery of grant programmes where appropriate, across a wide range of themes. The Council may receive grant funding that is required to be awarded within a set timeframe. This funding, often from government sources, usually needs to be allocated and spent quickly. It is important to set up schemes promptly while ensuring proper governance is in place. The Council is therefore considering a framework to enable them to appoint a provider to administer, distribute and manage a grant scheme on their behalf. Over the last two years, the Council has paid third parties approximately PS500,000 to allocate 4 grant schemes. This information is provided for indicative purposes only in the context of this RFI. The amount of grant funding awarded to North Yorkshire Council varies on a year by year basis and there will be no guarantee of workload, volume, or spend under this Framework. The Framework would cover the whole grant lifecycle, ensuring funds are distributed efficiently, compliantly, transparently, and in line with programme objectives, relevant legislation, and funder requirements. Each call off would specify the exact elements required. ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105696&TID=100110820&B= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046496-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Nov 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2027 - 30 Apr 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHALLERTON | | Post town | Darlington | | Postcode | DL7 8AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire | | Local authority | North Yorkshire | | Electoral ward | Romanby | | Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton | | Delivery location | TLE2 North Yorkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 20 May 2026 at 14:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046496-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046496-2026 20th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105696&TID=100110820&B= - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.northyorks.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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