Tender

CCS081 Accredited Youth Worker Qualifications - Local Youth Transformation Programme

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 16:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Derbyshire County Council concerns the "CCS081 Accredited Youth Worker Qualifications - Local Youth Transformation Programme." This tender, published on 12th January 2026, falls under the education and training services category. The Council is seeking to commission a provider, or a consortium, to deliver accredited Level 2 and Level 3 Youth Work qualifications across Derbyshire, with the potential to train up to 200 participants as part of the Local Youth Transformation Programme. This opportunity, funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, is part of a strategic effort to enhance the quality and coordination of youth work training. The procurement follows an open procedure with a contract value not exceeding £300,000. Key deadlines include the tender submission by 2nd February 2026, with a contract commencement date of 16th February 2026, and the majority of enrolments required by 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for providers of educational services wishing to expand their operations within the public sector. Organisations with experience in delivering accredited training, especially within the youth service domain, would find this an appealing prospect. The contract allows for collaborations, favouring consortia, thus smaller entities or those new to the field could partner with more established firms to compete effectively. Considering the focus on statutory compliance and workforce development, businesses specialising in youth work training will have the opportunity to leverage their expertise while addressing identified gaps in service provision, thereby contributing to societal benefits and broadening their service offerings in partnership with a reputable council authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCS081 Accredited Youth Worker Qualifications - Local Youth Transformation Programme

Notice Description

Derbyshire County Council is seeking to commission a provider (or consortium) to deliver accredited Level 2 and/or Level 3 Youth Work qualifications as part of the Local Youth Transformation Programme (LYTP). This contract is for the delivery of high-quality, nationally recognised youth work training to a minimum of 100 staff and volunteers across Derbyshire, with the potential to support up to 200 participants, subject to capacity and uptake. The LYTP is funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to address gaps in youth service provision, workforce development, and statutory compliance under Section 507B of the Education Act 1996. The programme responds to findings from the 2025 NYA and Street Games review, which identified the need for a coordinated, high-quality youth workforce and improved access to accredited training for both local authority and voluntary/community sector (VCS) staff. This is a contract opportunity published under the Light Touch Regime and shall commission services up to the maximum value of PS300,000 based (on 200 learners enrolling), with the majority of funding to be spent by 31 March 2026 and the remainder by 31 August 2026. Please note: the majority of learners are required to be enrolled on their course by the 31 March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c8065e-4d7a-4db4-8c31-da0b7637239c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carolyne Knott
Contact Email
carolyne.knott@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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