---
title: "The CRUMBS Project - Support into Employment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aead"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-05"
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# The CRUMBS Project - Support into Employment

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aead

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## Summary

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has awarded a contract titled "The CRUMBS Project - Support into Employment," focusing on providing practical catering and hospitality training to adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting health and social work services, within the region of Bournemouth, United Kingdom (UKK24). The procurement process was conducted directly, below threshold without competition, under a light touch regime. The procurement process has reached the 'Award' stage, with the contract running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. The contract was signed on 25 March 2026 and holds a value of £162,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of delivering specialised training programmes for individuals with disabilities or mental health conditions. Businesses that are social enterprises or have experience providing employment support services may find this contract a perfect fit. By participating in such contracts, organisations can expand their service offerings and demonstrate their commitment to social impact and community development.

## Notice

7 supported training placements from The CRUMBS Project providing practical catering and hospitality training to adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs to help them move into paid or voluntary work. (formerly Crumbs Cafe)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053319-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £162,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE C.R.U.M.B.S. PROJECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 11:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053319-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053319-2026
  5th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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