Tender

Delivery of the Blue Youth and Community Centre, 192 Southwark Park Road, SE1 5BW

SOUTHWARK COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2025 at 09:12

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Summary of the contracting process

Southwark Council, a sub-central government public authority located in London, has issued a tender for the "Delivery of the Blue Youth and Community Centre" situated at 192 Southwark Park Road, SE1 5BW. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Other community, social and personal services' and aims to provide essential services to the high-needs area of South Bermondsey known as The Blue. The project seeks a provider experienced in youth-focused operations to manage the centre, offering youth work sessions for individuals aged 11 to 19, and up to 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities. The tender is currently in the 'active' stage with an updated submission deadline of 5th June 2025 at 17:00. The procurement method is an open and below-threshold competition, inviting electronically submitted proposals.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in managing community and youth services facilities, particularly those with a proven track record in delivering creative, supportive services tailored for young people. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this opportunity highly suitable due to the project's focus on providing a safe and engaging environment that supports local youth's wellbeing through creative activities and trusted adult interaction. The contract period is set to begin on 18th November 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2031, ensuring a stable, multi-year opportunity for the successful provider to establish a significant presence within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of the Blue Youth and Community Centre, 192 Southwark Park Road, SE1 5BW

Notice Description

The Blue Youth and Community Centre (BYCC) is situated in the area in South Bermondsey known as The Blue. It is an area of high needs and the BYCC provides essential services and support to the local community offering both daytime and afterschool provision as well as holiday food and fun provision. The services provided at BYCC include access to creative activities, trusted adults, a food offer and a safe space. These are all important factors in supporting the physical and emotional wellbeing of local residents. We are looking for a provider with experience of running youth-focused buildings and delivery of direct youth work sessions for 11 to 19 year olds (Up to 25 with SEND) to take on the building lease and minimum delivery of 3 youth work sessions (2.5 hours) a week for local young people.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027842-2025
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,425 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£149,425 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
SOUTHWARK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Justine Wilson Darke
Contact Email
justine.wilson-darke@southwark.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2075255000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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