Community Right to Challenge
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Location
England, North West England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
The Community Right to Challenge lets community groups, charities, and voluntary organisations bid to run Liverpool City Council services. Groups of two or more council employees can also apply. You submit an expression of interest. If successful, the council opens a formal procurement process for that service.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a voluntary agency, community group, charity, or a group of two or more council employees
- Must submit a formal expression of interest before any procurement is triggered
This is for voluntary agencies, community groups, and charities in Liverpool that want to take over delivery of a local council service. Groups of two or more Liverpool City Council employees can also apply together. It is not for private businesses or individuals acting alone.
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No published award history for Liverpool City Council. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from Liverpool City Council
A scheme allowing voluntary agencies, community groups, charities, and groups of two or more council employees to express an interest in running a Liverpool City Council service. Successful expressions of interest trigger a procurement process for the service. The scheme aims to open up public services to community and voluntary sector delivery.
Submit an expression of interest to Liverpool City Council. If your expression is accepted, the council will open a formal procurement process. Check Liverpool City Council's website for the submission process and any required forms.
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