Tender

PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

WITCHFORD PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Mar 2025 at 09:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Witchford Parish Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Recreational Services for Young People" under the industry category of recreational, cultural, and sporting services. This tender is specifically located in Ely, within the UKH region, United Kingdom. The current stage of the procurement process is active and open for tenders. The tender period closes on 24 April 2025. The value of the contract is gross £30,000, and it spans from 1 September 2025 to 31 July 2027. This below-threshold open competition requires bidders to submit their proposals electronically, and the total available budget is approximately £10,000 per annum to support staffing, volunteer costs, related insurances, and additional necessary resources.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with a local government contract that enhances public services. Suitable bidders would likely have experience and a proven track record in providing similar services, a thorough understanding of local youth needs, and the ability to deliver value for money. The process also accommodates businesses capable of demonstrating adaptability, comprehensive policies, and the necessary qualifications to meet various community needs. Engaging in this contract could help businesses expand their community footprint and expertise in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Notice Description

An annual sum in the region of PS10,000, but not limited to this amount, will be available for the provision of the core work outlined in this document. This is to include staffing, volunteer costs and related insurance, travel, preparation time and marketing. The commissioned organisation will also provide its own transportation, IT and other equipment (including equipment needed for activities, if not already in place within the community) and all consumable materials required to meet the objectives and provide activities and services for young people detailed above. Please note that the parish council has no buildings of its own and the cost of hiring facilities will need to be included within the tender.Provide activities and services for young people aged 10-16 to enjoy and to help their personal and social development. The suggested programme should consider youth activities already on offer in the parish and consider those that are running in neighbouring parishes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e9f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008131-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WITCHFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
clerk@witchfordparishcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ELY
Postcode
CB6 3AA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
East Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Ely West
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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