New public sector contracting opportunities 6 October

Check out some of this week’s contracting opportunities. Make sure you get in quick as deadlines for these valuable contacts are fast approaching!

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.

Boots Charitable Trust has financial assistance available to support work undertaken by charities and small voluntary organisations benefiting the Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Erewash areas. The Application deadline is the 07 October. Contact the Boots Charitable Trust for more information.

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for a contracting opportunity that is available for the delivery of the Children’s Centre Lead Agency Function at two centres in Oldham. The duration of this contract is between one and two years. The application deadline is the 7 October. Organisations wishing to submit a tender should write to Oldham Council or E-mail Cindy Smith at the awarding authority, to request a tender pack.

Hampshire County Council has financial assistance available to voluntary and community organisations in Hampshire for the improvement of village halls. Application deadline 8 October. Contact the Hampshire County Council for further information.

Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting bids for a contracting opportunity for the provision of the Enterprise in Schools project in Wigan. The duration for this contract is 2-5 years. Application deadline is 8 October. Contact the Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council for more information.

Futurelab has financial assistance available to develop innovative new ways of using technology to promote learning and education. Maximum project funding is £25,000. Applications close 8 October. Contact Futurelab for further information.

The Cabinet Office is offering financial assistance to small voluntary and community groups to continue or expand their work with the local community in Northamptonshire. Applicants may receive no more than £5,000, either as a single grant or cumulatively over the three-year period of the programme. Applications are due by 9 October 2009. Contact the Community Foundation for further information or to request a hard copy of the application form.

NHS Birmingham East and North is inviting tenders for a contracting opportunity for support of a GP practice in Washwood Heath, Birmingham. The time limit for receipt of PQQs is 9 October 2009. Contact NHS Birmingham East and North for more information on 0121 333 4113.

Worcestershire County Council have a contracting opportunity available for the provision of an adoption support group in both the north and south of Worcestershire. The contract duration is two years. The deadline for submissions is 9 October 2009. Contact the Worcestershire County Council for more information.

Westminster City Council has a contracting opportunity available for the provision of family support services in Westminster. The contract value is £7,028,460 and the duration of contract is five years with a break clause after three years. The time limit for receipt of tenders is 9 October 2009. Contact the Westminster City Council for more information.

Veolia Environmental Trust is offering financial assistance to voluntary and community groups throughout the UK to carry out environmentally focused projects in areas close to landfill sites. Most grants awarded are between £25,000 and £40,000 with an upper limit of £150,000. The application deadline is the 9 October. For further information contact Veolia Environmental Trust.

Staffordshire County Council is inviting bids for a contracting opportunity for the provision of training for the Early Years Workforce in Staffordshire. The contract value is £ 1,000,000 and the duration is 2 to 5 years. Applications close on the 9 October. Contact the Staffordshire County Council for more information.

Halton Borough Council is inviting tenders for a contracting opportunity for the provision of a progressive package of education in Halton. The contract duration is seven months and the time limit for receipt of tenders is 9 October 2009. Contact the Halton Borough Council for more information.

Arts Council England has an emergency fund available to help community arts organisations in England overcome the impact of the economic downturn. £40m has been allocated to the programme over the 2009-10 and 2010-11 financial years. Application deadline is the 9 October. Contact Arts Council England for further information.

South Gloucestershire Council has a contracting opportunity for the provision of youth work services in Filton. The contract value is £74,000 with a duration of 2 to 5 years. Time limit for receipt of tenders is 9 October 2009.Contact the South Gloucestershire Council for more information Paul.

The European Commission is offering financial assistance to community organisations that work to help people currently facing barriers to the labour market and skills provision. Application deadline is the 12 October. Contact Tribal for further information.

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