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Central Bedfordshire's European Strategy is focussed on fund seeking, networking, co-ordination, and policy influence which all contribute to the Council's objectives in respect of the economic, social and environmental well-being of communities in Bedfordshire.  The Team of four delivering this service is a Shared Service with the Bedford Borough Unitary authority.


Reminder:  Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Councils Tender Opportunity - Employment and Skills Training

The European Social Fund (ESF) is designed to improve the employment opportunities for people by providing training in employment, skills and related support.   Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Councils wish to invite applications for ESF funded activity to support disadvantaged young people. 

The prospectus listing the activities we wish to support from this fund is *available here (application/pdf; 142kB)

To register your interest and access tender documentation please use the link below and quote CB0033 as the registration reference.

Please Register here

 (Please note that individuals and sole traders cannot apply for ESF funded contracts)

 Deadline for receipt of tenders is 12 NOON, Wednesday 24th March 2010

*View the Bedfordshire ESF Co-Financing Prospectus (application/pdf; 142kB)


ESF Co-Financing

European Social Fund 2007-2013

Other European Funding

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