---
title: "VCS small grants scheme - Crisis Resilience Fund"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bbf7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# VCS small grants scheme - Crisis Resilience Fund

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bbf7

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## Summary

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has completed the "VCS small grants scheme - Crisis Resilience Fund," a public procurement process aimed at supporting residents impacted by the cost of living crisis. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method to the Dorset Community Foundation, a voluntary and community sector organisation. The procurement took place under a light-touch regime due to the urgent need for funds, arising from delays in Government funding allocation. The contract is valued at £1,540,800 and is specific to the UKK24 region in the United Kingdom. The service provision, classified under health and social work services as well as other community, social and personal services, will run from 6th July 2026 to 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises, particularly those involved in health and social services, by demonstrating the ability to secure public contracts swiftly through direct awards. Companies playing a role in crisis management, community support, and resilience building, especially those classed as voluntary or community sector entities, could find this an active sector for future business growth. With the contracting authority's focus on rapid deployment of resources to aid local communities, businesses with a strong track record in service delivery and adaptability to urgent needs are likely to be successful in similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Small grants scheme to the voluntary and community sector (VCS) helping BCP residents impacted by the cost of living crisis, with an increased focus on helping to build resilience alongside crisis support.

### Procurement Information

The current supplier is in place and performing to contract. Due to delays in Government funding allocation, there is insufficient time to run a full tender process, and the funds are required urgently to support the community.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059418-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,540,800 |
| Contracts value | £1,540,800 |

## 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

- 24 Jun 2026 at 12:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059418-2026
- 24 Jun 2026 at 11:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059386-2026
- 24 Jun 2026 at 10:45 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059337-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059418-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059386-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059337-2026
  24th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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