--- title: "Grant Funding Programme Administration" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b758" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b758" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b758.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b758.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-06-17" --- # Grant Funding Programme Administration Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b758 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b758) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b758.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "Grant Funding Programme Administration," was conducted by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. It pertains to the industry category of business and management consultancy services, with a specific focus on services as the main procurement category. The procurement took place in the region identified as UKH12, and the process has reached the completion stage with the contract being awarded. Key actions included the approval of the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer's business case and subsequent issuance of a Grant Offer Letter. The direct award procedure was used without prior publication of a call for competition, which was compliant with internal regulations for a below-threshold procurement. The contract was signed on 12 May 2026. This tender provides significant opportunities for large consultancy firms with expertise in programme administration, as Grant Thornton UK Advisory and Tax LLP was awarded the contract to deliver comprehensive administration services for the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer Grant Funding Programme. Services required include stakeholder engagement, bid assessment, and coordination of funding recommendations. The awarded contract, valued at £38,740, emphasises business growth prospects for entities capable of managing complex grant programmes and engaging effectively with stakeholders. The procurement process highlights opportunities for services that can align with regional or local authority needs, particularly those focused on programme delivery and management. ## Notice The initial business case for the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer received SAF approval on 10 March 2025 and was developed in parallel with the DWP proposal process. The DWP proposal was subsequently approved, and a Grant Offer Letter was issued to the CPCA on 27 March 2025. Grant Thornton will deliver end-to-end administration of the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer Grant Funding Programme, including the design and refinement of programme materials, stakeholder engagement, management of the Expression of Interest and full application processes, assessment and moderation of bids, preparation of funding recommendations, and coordination of grant award and monitoring arrangements. This work must begin immediately in Year 1 to ensure the programme can be commissioned and delivered effectively in Year 2. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The initial business case for the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer received SAF approval on 10 March 2025 and was developed in parallel with the DWP proposal process. The DWP proposal was subsequently approved, and a Grant Offer Letter was issued to the CPCA on 27 March 2025. Grant Thornton will deliver end-to-end administration of the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer Grant Funding Programme, including the design and refinement of programme materials, stakeholder engagement, management of the Expression of Interest and full application processes, assessment and moderation of bids, preparation of funding recommendations, and coordination of grant award and monitoring arrangements. This work must begin immediately in Year 1 to ensure the programme can be commissioned and delivered effectively in Year 2. ### Procurement Information Direct Award made in compliance with internal contract procedure and governance regulations for a below threshold procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057266-2026 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 May 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £38,740 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | HUNTINGDON | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE29 3TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Huntingdonshire | | Electoral ward | Huntingdon North | | Westminster constituency | Huntingdon | | Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY AND TAX | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Jun 2026 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057266-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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