12
2009
New public sector contracting opportunities 12 October
Looking for contracting opportunities to deliver your services? See the list of opportunities below with approaching deadlines.
If you come across any contracting opportunities or have a contract that you are tendering for, please let us know by emailing [email protected] or leave a comment on this blog.
The Lincolnshire County Council have financial assistance available to local groups, charities and parish councils for early development of community initiatives in Lincolnshire. The application deadline is 13 October. Contact the Lincolnshire County Council for further information.
The Department for Work and Pensions have a contracting opportunity available for the provision of support services. The deadline for bookings is 14 October 2009. To find out more contact the Department for Work and Pensions.
East Midlands Development Agency (EMDA) have a contracting opportunity available for the provision of the research and design of a capacity building programme in the East Midlands. The contract value is £70,000. Time limit for completed pre-qualification questionnaires is 14 October. Contact EMDA for more information.
SITA Trust have financial assistance available to support projects that help people aged 16-25 to improve their local environment. The fund value is £ 2,000,000. The application deadline is 14 October. Both SITA Trust and V are contributing £1m each to the scheme, which can offer grants of up to £10,000. Contact SITA Trust for further information.
Community Foundation for Greater Manchester have financial assistance available to voluntary and community groups, organisations and individuals in the Rochdale area. Grants are available between £100 and £5000. The application deadline is 15 October. Applicants should contact the Community Foundation for Greater Manchester or see their website for further information or to apply.
Staffordshire Police have a contracting opportunity available on behalf of Staffordshire Police Authority for the delivery of a Leadership Development Programme. Contract value to range between £500,000 and £1,000,000. The time limit for receipt of tenders is 15 October. Contact the Staffordshire Police for more information.
BBC Children in Need have financial assistance available to support projects aimed at helping children in difficult circumstances. Application deadline is 15 October. Contact BBC Children in Need for further information.
Birmingham City Council have a contracting opportunity available for the provision of family based short breaks for disabled children in Birmingham. The duration of this contract will be 2 Years to 5 Years. The deadline for requesting the tender application pack is 15 October. Once requested the tender document should then be returned by Friday 23rd October. Contact the Birmingham City Council for more information.
The Hemby Trust have grants available for third sector organisations undertaking a variety of charitable activities in Merseyside. Grants are made between the values of £500 and £5000. Application deadline is 15 October. Contact The Hemby Trust for further information.
The European Commission have financial assistance available to small voluntary and community groups within Greater Manchester for projects that help people return to work. The maximum funding for any one organisation is £12,000 per annum. The average grant is expected to be around £6,000. Application Deadline is 15 October. Contact GMCVO for further information.
Nottinghamshire County Council have financial assistance available to community and voluntary organisations for adult education projects in Nottinghamshire. The contract Value is £ 10,000. The application deadline 16 October. Contact the Adult and Community Learning Service for further information.
Coalfields Regeneration Trust have financial assistance is available to groups working in parts of Allerdale and Copeland for assistance with projects that will benefit the local community. Grants are usually between £500 - £10,000. Application deadline is 16 October. Contact Cumbria Community Foundation for further information.
Bristol City Council have a contracting opportunity for the provision of family support services across Bristol. The time limit for receipt of tenders is 16 October. Contact the Bristol City Council for more information.
The London Borough of Hounslow Council have a contracting opportunity available for the provision of research into the Somali communities in Hounslow and Hillingdon. The contract value will range between £25,000 and £50,000. All expressions for interest should be emailed to [email protected]. The time limit for receipt of expressions of interest is 16 October.
E.ON UK have financial assistance available to voluntary and community groups in England, Scotland and Wales for energy saving projects on non-residential facilities. The maximum value is £ 20,000. Application Deadline is the 16 October. For further information contact E.ON UK.
Middlesbrough Council have a contracting opportunity available for the provision of carers outreach workers in Middlesbrough. The duration of this contract would be 2 Years to 5 Years. The estimated annual contract value is £170,000. The time limit for receipt of tenders is 16 October. Contact the Middlesbrough Council for more information.
BAA Heathrow have financial assistance available to community groups, schools and local authorities for projects that benefit their community and local environment. The maximum value £ 50,000. The application deadline is 16 October. Contact Groundwork Thames Valley for further information or to request a paper application form.
Nottingham City Council are inviting tenders for a contracting opportunity for the provision of a homelessness social inclusion service in Nottingham. The time limit for receipt of expressions of interest is 16 October. Contact the Nottingham City Council for more information.
Worcestershire County Council are inviting tenders for a contracting opportunity that is to be included on Worcestershire County Council’s list of Contracted Providers of Spot Purchased Domiciliary Care for Older People and People with Physical Disabilities. The duration for this contract is 1 to 2 years. The deadline for submissions is 16 October. Please contact Worcestershire County Council for more information.
The Department of Health is inviting tenders for a contracting opportunity for the review of the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act. The contract value is £250,000 and duration is 18 months. The time limit for receipt of tenders is 19 October. Contact the Department of Health for more information.
Ealing Borough Council is inviting tenders for a contracting opportunity for the provision of transport and passenger assistant services for people with learning disabilities travelling to college within the London borough of Ealing. The contract value is £520,000. The time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 19 October. Contact the Ealing Borough Council for more information.
UnLtd have financial assistance available to social entrepreneurs for the start up and development of projects that have social benefits. The maximum value of this assistance is £20,000 from a £100,000,000 pot. The application deadline is 19 October. Contact the regional office of UnLtd for further information and advice.
Darlington Borough Council have a contracting opportunity available for the provision of accommodation services in Darlington. Duration is 2 Years to 5 Years. Time limit for expressions of interest is 20 October. Contact Claire Weatherburn at the Darlington Borough Council for more information.
Hilton in the Community Foundation (HCF) have grants available for third sector organisations undertaking education and health related projects for the benefit of disadvantaged young people. Grants are made up to a maximum of £30,000. Application deadline is 20 October. Contact HCF for further information.
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