---
title: "Distribution of Grants to Small Grass Root Organisations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b25b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-11"
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# Distribution of Grants to Small Grass Root Organisations

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b25b

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## Summary

Durham County Council recently concluded the procurement process titled "Distribution of Grants to Small Grass Root Organisations." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on administrative social services, and is located in the UKC14 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and employed a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold, without competition. The contract, active between 1st May 2026 and 30th April 2027, was awarded to the POINT NORTH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION with a total contract value of £120,000. The key event marking its progression was the award stage on 11th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on service delivery within the social services sector. Organisations with expertise in distributing grants to support crisis and resilience funding would find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. The contract is tailored for entities capable of evaluating and managing grants to grassroots organisations, ensuring direct support reaches individuals in crisis. Large-scale social service organisations or foundations that have a track record in managing social funds without the need for competitive bids would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities.

## Notice

To assess and distribute grants on behalf of DCC from Crisis and Resilience Funding to small grass roots organisations to support individuals in crisis with direct awards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054971-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POINT NORTH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85321000 - Administrative social services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 06:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054971-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054971-2026
  11th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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