Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council is inviting tenders for the "CWC24172 Youth Violence and Exploitation Prevention Service" aimed at providing support to vulnerable young people up to the age of 25 in Wolverhampton who are at risk of violence and exploitation. This falls under the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services" and the procurement stage is currently at the tender stage. The service will operate in Wolverhampton and have a wider reach across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The final deadline for tender submission is 27th January 2025 at 12:00 PM, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2025 and potentially extend until 31st December 2026, subject to funding.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their portfolio and expertise. The service requires a provider capable of offering specialist, independent support tailored to the needs and vulnerabilities of young people at risk. Businesses with experience in providing holistic and coordinated support services in collaboration with statutory services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing any interested and eligible vendors to apply, which encourages a diverse range of suppliers to participate.

Tender

CWC24172 Youth Violence and Exploitation Prevention Service

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

18th December 2024 13:18:58 PM

Tender Deadline

27th January 2025 12:00:00 PM 36 days remaining
Contract Summary

This is a new service that will provide person-centred support for young people in Wolverhampton (up to the age of 25) who are at risk of violence and/or exploitation. It will provide specialist support to support young people to regain control of their lives and strengthen their safety, independence and autonomy, by providing independent support to them to address their needs and vulnerabilities and help them to create a positive future. The service will work in conjunction with statutory services across the City, families and wider specialist and voluntary/ community services to ensure that information is shared, and that young people have a coordinated and holistic support offer. This mitigates the current risk of our most vulnerable young people within the City being left without specialist support. The initial term will be for 1 year, with the option for to a further 1 year (subject to funding received) at the sole discretion of the council. The Contract is intending to commence on 1st April 2025. Tender documents can be accessed at https://www.wolverhamptontenders.com.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-1189ad0f-d04e-4501-b161-c494d3666ba0

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure (below Threshold)

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

98000000

CPV Division(s)

98 - Other community, social and personal services
Awarding Authority

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Ade Winjobi

Buyer Email

Adebimpe.Winjobi@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1902556556

Buyer Address

Civic Centre, St Peters Square

Wolverhampton

WV1 1RL

United Kingdom

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CWC24172 Youth Violence and Exploitation Prevention Service

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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