---
title: "Distribution of Grants for Homelessness Prevention"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06baff"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-23"
---

# Distribution of Grants for Homelessness Prevention

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

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## Summary

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has conducted a procurement process for the "Distribution of Grants for Homelessness Prevention" aimed at supporting initiatives to combat homelessness and rough sleeping. This process, classified under the services category, was executed through a direct procurement method detailed as below threshold and without competition. The contract was awarded to the Dorset Community Foundation on 25th January 2026 and will run from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027, with a total value of £200,000. The procurement falls within the South West England region (UKK24) and adheres to the light-touch regime as regulated by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations focused on health, social work, and community services, particularly those with expertise in preventing homelessness. Businesses such as SMEs and those involved in voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSE) will find this particularly advantageous, especially given the direct award to a known regional foundation. With a focus on delivering impactful services, interested businesses can leverage similar opportunities to enhance their growth in the public services sector, supporting governmental efforts in social welfare initiatives.

## Notice

Delivery of a grant scheme funded by MHCLG to support VCS projects that prevent homelessness and rough sleeping.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058922-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## 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 | DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 11:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058922-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058922-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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