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The Funding Ladder

Welcome to The Funding Ladder, where we focus on helping UK start-up businesses gain access to crucial funding opportunities - we specialise in Care.

 

We understand that obtaining financial support can be a daunting task for new ventures, and that’s why we are here to simplify the process. By working closely with you, we aim to identify the funding options that align with your goals and facilitate the growth of your services.

 

Investing just £99, gives you 12 months access to grants, tenders, bids and procurement openings across the UK, in one place.

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The Funding Ladder

Welcome to The Funding Ladder, where we focus on helping UK start-up businesses gain access to crucial funding opportunities - we specialise in Care.

 

We understand that obtaining financial support can be a daunting task for new ventures, and that’s why we are here to simplify the process. By working closely with you, we aim to identify the funding options that align with your goals and facilitate the growth of your services.

 

Investing just £99, gives you 12 months access to grants, tenders, bids and procurement openings across the UK, in one place.

Think BIG, start small

Welcome to The Funding Ladder, where we focus on helping UK start-up businesses gain access to crucial funding options - we specialise in Care Recruitment and Training.

 

We understand that obtaining financial support can be a daunting task for new ventures, and that’s why we are here to simplify the process. By working closely with you, we aim to identify the funding options that align with your goals and facilitate the growth of your services.

 

Investing just £99, gives you 12 months access to grants, tenders, bids and procurement openings across the UK, in one place.

*Offer extended to March 31st 2025, £199 thereafter.

Open Tenders

Statutory Plant Health Notices (SPHNS)

The purpose of the tender will be to build a new database solution to administer Statutory Plant Health Notices (SPHN). The solution will include initially the five big pests and diseases but will need to be scalable to incorporate others in the future. Our current access database is not fit for purpose - it does not support data capture workflows for all five big pests and diseases. The SPHN Management solution will be made up of the following components - combination of workflow, geospatial elements, case management, document generation, reporting and dashboard and server capabilities. Our solution will integrate ESRI and Microsoft components - ESRI components will be developed in house with Inventory, Forecasting and Operational Support (IFOS) - (ArcGIS and Forester products) - we do not need external contractors for this element. The Microsoft components will be developed with external specialists, and internally with our IT Team who manage our Microsoft tenancy The overall solution and integration will be developed with development and integration specialist contractors. We therefore want to hear from contractors who have specialist skills and experience in the Microsoft components as well as the integration. We would like to start by building a prototype to test and validate the design, functionality and overall concept before we go ahead with full-scale development. We want to work with an external specialist who will develop an early, simplified version of the proposed solution and work with us all the way through to the full solution going live.

Business Support Consultancy Panel DPS

The proposed programme of support (1:1 and 1:many) funded via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills, will continue to build on the work of 3 successful BEIS funded 121 programmes and past 'Growth Hub Guru' workshop programmes. It is the Council's intention to establish a panel of consultants who will deliver 121 specialist support to a wide range of trading businesses from new start ups through to those with growth aspirations. The scheme will run from mid June 2023 to complete by March 2025 The 1:1 consultancy support will be fully funded to participating SME businesses and will aim to support businesses with the delivery of their aspirations through practical support. However, there will be two other support focuses namely increasing business resilience and to support productivity improvements.

Local Net Zero Accelerator Pilot - Finance Support Services DPS

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority ("CPCA") is establishing a dynamic purchasing system ("DPS") to engage expertise in a range of areas to support the delivery of net zero finance initiatives. This document provides a description of the types of services required, and what types of services are included within each DPS category. CPCA's ambition is to appoint Suppliers who will be considered by Buyers for a number of Call-Off Contracts. This will enable those Buyers to have access to relevant skills, knowledge and experience in finance, legal services, procurement and other specialist fields. The Suppliers will support the delivery of ambitious and high-profile net zero programmes while developing a base of knowledge and resources for the benefit of the wider public sector.

Apprenticeships Training Dynamic Marketplace

CCS is setting up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for a period of 48 months with the extension option of 24 months. Bidders can request to participate for this DPS for its 48 month duration including any extension periods. This DPS is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR), and is subject to limited regulations, in accordance with Regulations 74-76 PCR2015. This DPS provides central government and wider public sector with the opportunity to procure services within the scope of the existing and new Apprenticeship Standards for England (SASE) live Frameworks, Apprenticeships Standards, End Point Assessments (EPAs); and related services via a number of Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) registered suppliers on the Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) Register and or the Register of EPA Organisations (RoEPAO). CCS reserve the right to reduce, extend or terminate the DPS period at any time during its life time; as set out in the terms of the DMP Agreement.

Business Support Consultancy Panel

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9d650ac2-578a-42cf-813d-a844e5ac518f?origin=SearchResults&p=1 Instead of: no longer using DELTA Read: now using In-tend rather than DELTA https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9d650ac2-578a-42cf-813d-a844e5ac518f?origin=SearchResults&p=1 Other additional information: Telford and Wrekin Council are no longer using DELTA e-sourcing and are now using In-tned. Please see the link below for our new notice. https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9d650ac2-578a-42cf-813d-a844e5ac518f?origin=SearchResults&p=1 The proposed programme of support (1:1 and 1:many) funded via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills, will continue to build on the work of 3 successful BEIS funded 121 programmes and past 'Growth Hub Guru' workshop programmes. It is the Council's intention to establish a panel of consultants who will deliver 121 specialist support to a wide range of trading businesses from new start ups through to those with growth aspirations. The scheme will run from mid June 2023 to complete by March 2025 The 1:1 consultancy support will be fully funded to participating SME businesses and will aim to support businesses with the delivery of their aspirations through practical support. However, there will be two other support focuses namely increasing business resilience and to support productivity improvements.

P1214/1 - Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership (BSCP)

Birmingham's Safeguarding Children's Partnership (BSCP) is seeking to establish a high quality and cost-effective Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under the Light Touch Regime, consisting of qualified Individuals / Organisations to offer learning and development services, providing locally delivered, flexible skills training and Sector specific training. The DPS will be established for the following categories of training: - Attachment Theory and Brain Development - Child Sexual Exploitation: Tackling CSE in Birmingham - Child Sexual Exploitation: Advanced Level - Drugs and Alcohol--Delivering Brief Intervention - Understanding and Responding to Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control (Module 1) - Working with those who are, or may be Experiencing Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control (Module 2) - Understanding and responding to perpetrators of Domestic Abuse (Module 3) - Modern Slavery - Neglect and the Graded Care Profile - Raising Awareness of Female Genital Mutilation - Safeguarding Children and Young People with Disabilities - Safeguarding for Senior, Designated and Operational Managers - Understanding the Impact of Parents with Mental Health Conditions on Parenting and Children - Understanding the Strengthening Families Framework & Working in Core Groups - Working with Families who have disengaged - Working with Those Who Are, Or May Be Experiencing Domestic Abuse & Coercive Control - Working with Substance Misusing Parents - Working with people at risk of knife crime - Trauma Impact on young people - Learning from serious case reviews - Professional curiosity - Keeping children safe online - Contextual Safeguarding - Cultural Competence / Awareness Potential Suppliers may apply for admission for one or more of the categories and shall be invited to submit a tender for each specific contract at the time of tendering (call-off). The DPS will be for a period of up to 3 years commencing 1st August 2023 until 31st July 2026, (unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract) with the option to extend for a further two years in yearly increments. The DPS is a two-stage process: o Stage 1 - Selection Stage - all Potential Suppliers must pass the criteria to be appointed to the DPS. o Stage 2 - Award Stage - There are two ways of making a call off from this arrangement as detailed below:- o Direct Award o Mini Competition BCT will be using its e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Registration and use of In-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with In-tend please either email us at: cps@birmingham...

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"Lorna has excellent people skills and l have always found her to be honest and trustworthy she has also supported and guided my company to gain CIC status and her knowledge and guidance was paramount. Lorna is a real strategic thinker who does what she says she will do and she always delivers". - 2020

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The Funding Ladder receives positive feedback from clients who have found our funding services invaluable.

"Lorna's experience of incorporating social enterprises and sourcing funding was invaluable. She made the process manageable and answered any questions we had, thank you, we are excited to be working with her again".
- 2020 & 2023

Director of ESOL CIC

"Lorna has excellent people skills and l have always found her to be honest and trustworthy she has also supported and guided my company to gain CIC status and her knowledge and guidance was paramount.
Lorna is a real strategic thinker who does what she says she will do and she always delivers".
 - 2020

Director of Construction Training CIC

"Lorna offered us a good service and very prompt, we appreciate her". - 2022

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Training & Skills

Skills Bootcamps
The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking to engage with suppliers who are interested in delivering Skills Bootcamps, building on successful delivery to date. DfE are launching a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) on the 21st November 2022. The DPS will run for a duration of up to 6 years with a value of approximately £1.5bn to support DfE's Skills Bootcamps.

Supported Living

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Herefordshire Council aims to secure quality, consistency and sustainability of supported living services throughout the County. 

This procurement offers the opportunity for organisations to work in partnership with Herefordshire Council to provide enabling, high quality supported living services that improve people's independence, health and wellbeing. 

The Council is keen to maximise the impact of available resources and develop the local support market by establishing positive long-term relationships with service providers.

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Open Tenders

Welcome to The Funding Ladder, where our expertise meets your passion for care.

 

We specialise in providing access to open tenders for care providers across various sectors including Training & Skills, Supported Living, Domiciliary Care, and Home from Hospital services. Our goal is to ensure that both regulated and non-regulated providers have the support and resources they need to excel. Explore our platform and discover the funding opportunities that can elevate your care services to new levels of excellence.

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Think Big, start small

Welcome to The Funding Ladder, where we focus on helping UK start-up businesses gain access to crucial funding opportunities - we specialise in Care.

 

We understand that obtaining financial support can be a daunting task for new ventures, and that’s why we are here to simplify the process. By working closely with you, we aim to identify the funding options that align with your goals and facilitate the growth of your services.

 

Investing just £99, gives you 12 months access to grants, tenders, bids and procurement openings across the UK, in one place.

*Offers ends October 31st 2024, £199 thereafter.

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Contact us

Open Tenders

Welcome to The Funding Ladder, where our expertise meets your passion for care.

 

We specialise in providing access to open tenders for care providers across various sectors including Training & Skills, Supported Living, Domiciliary Care, and Home from Hospital services. My goal is to ensure that both regulated and non-regulated providers have the support and resources they need to excel. Explore our platform and discover the funding opportunities that can elevate your care services to new levels of excellence.

Training & Skills

Skills Bootcamps The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking to engage with suppliers who are interested in delivering Skills Bootcamps, building on successful delivery to date. DfE are launching a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) on the 21st November 2022. The DPS will run for a duration of up to 6 years with a value of approximately £1.5bn to support DfE's Skills Bootcamps.

Supported Living

Supported Living Approved List Herefordshire Council aims to secure quality, consistency and sustainability of supported living services throughout the County. This procurement offers the opportunity for organisations to work in partnership with Herefordshire Council to provide enabling, high quality supported living services that improve people's independence, health and wellbeing. The Council is keen to maximise the impact of available resources and develop the local support market by establishing positive long-term relationships with service providers.

Accommodation Based Care

Accommodation Based Care Flexible DPS - Approved Provider (Adults) The Authority is setting up a flexible DPS for the management of an Approved Panel for the delivery of Residential and Nursing Care Home services and Regulated and Non Regulated Supported Living Services. The strategic 5 year approach to this sector of care, provides a direction of travel for existing care providers and a clear indication to new providers wishing to become part of the Sutton care home and supported living market.

Home from Hospital

Older Peoples Care Homes Care Home provision in Sheffield forms an integral part of the Health and Social Care vision for the city. The focus remains on delivering, and continuing to improve, services that keep people well in the place they call home, help reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and reduce the time people must stay in hospital when they are deemed well enough to leave. We believe Care Homes are there to recognise and support individuality, culture, and difference, to allow people choice and control over their life, support people to have a purpose and be able to contribute and support the person to continue with their network of contacts and embrace their position as part of a local geographical or community of interest.

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Framework for the Provision of Residential and Nursing Care Services

Cumberland council is procuring a Framework for the provision of Older Adults Residential and Nursing Care Services in Cumberland. As part of the new framework, the Council aims to support providers to meet the changing needs of the Cumberland population. 

DPS Adult Education

Adult Education Budget (AEB) is allocated to providers by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) on an annual basis. Cheshire West and Chester Council receives AEB funding for the purpose of supporting flexible tailored programmes of learning targeted at those furthest from engaging in learning or the workplace.

Care Spot Purchase

Domiciliary Care 2018 - Contract 4

(Open Framework Agreement for Spot purchase of Care and Support)

We are looking for local companies who have CQC registered offices in the North Somerset area. To be awarded a place on this framework you will need to have an established local registered office (an office if you are not a registered provider with CQC), where the Care and Support will be delivered from. By local North Somerset Council requires this to be within North Somerset, Bath and North-East Somerset and South Gloucestershire and Somerset.

Training

Training Services

The Workforce & Organisational Development team provides learning and development solutions to all members of Luton Council staff. We are seeking training providers to deliver a range of face to face and/or virtual webinars in areas where we do not have a specialism.
Some courses are statutory requirements and others are developmental.

Training & Skills

Skills Bootcamps

The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking to engage with suppliers who are interested in delivering Skills Bootcamps, building on successful delivery to date. DfE are launching a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) on the 21st November 2022. The DPS will run for a duration of up to 6 years with a value of approximately £1.5bn to support DfE's Skills Bootcamps.

Supported Living

Supported Living Approved List
Herefordshire Council aims to secure quality, consistency and sustainability of supported living services throughout the County.  This procurement offers the opportunity for organisations to work in partnership with Herefordshire Council to provide enabling, high quality supported living services that improve people's independence, health and wellbeing. 

Accommodation based Care

Accommodation Based Care Flexible DPS - Approved Provider (Adults)
The Authority is setting up a flexible DPS for the management of an Approved Panel for the delivery of Residential and Nursing Care Home services and Regulated and Non Regulated Supported Living Services.

Home from Hospital

Older Peoples Care Homes
Care Home provision in Sheffield forms an integral part of the Health and Social Care vision for the city. The focus remains on delivering, and continuing to improve, services that keep people well in the place they call home, help reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and reduce the time people must stay in hospital when they are deemed well enough to leave. 

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We specialise in providing access to open tenders for care providers across various Care services, including Supported Living, Domiciliary Care, and Home from Hospital services.

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We are dedicated to empowering start-up recruitment agencies in the UK by providing seamless access to essential funding. We understand the challenges faced in the early stages of growth, and our tailored funding solutions are designed to help you recruit top talent and build a successful agency. 

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We focus on providing access to open tenders for Training & Skills providers across the UK. To be able to offer publicly funded training provision, as a minimum, your company will require a UKPRN, it's free and relatively quick to obtain one.

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DPS Adult Education

Adult Education Budget (AEB) is allocated to providers by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) on an annual basis. Cheshire West and Chester Council receives AEB funding for the purpose of supporting flexible tailored programmes of learning targeted at those furthest from engaging in learning or the workplace.

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Care Spot Purchase

Domiciliary Care 2018 - Contract 4

(Open Framework Agreement for Spot purchase of Care and Support)

We are looking for local companies who have CQC registered offices in the North Somerset area. To be awarded a place on this framework you will need to have an established local registered office (an office if you are not a registered provider with CQC), where the Care and Support will be delivered from. 

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