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Learning Partners-Youth Trailblazer-EMCCA

East Midlands Combined County Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 12:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 Oct 2025 at 15:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Aug 2025 at 12:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) has concluded a procurement process titled "Learning Partners-Youth Trailblazer-EMCCA," aimed at supporting the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer project within the Research and Development services category. The procurement involved two distinct lots: "Learning & Evaluation" and "Data Usage and Collaboration Insights," both centred in the East Midlands region ("UKF1"), United Kingdom, offering valuable services until 30th April 2026. Conducted under an open procedure, the procurement was managed by Nottinghamshire County Council on behalf of EMCCA, with contracts awarded to SOCIAL FINANCE LIMITED as the supplier. The contracts commenced on 3rd November 2025, highlighting completion of the award stage as of February 2026, legally supported by the UKPGA legislation (2023/54).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SME and VCSE organisations, in the spheres of youth education and consultancy services. Companies skilled in research, evaluation, data analysis, and collaboration will especially benefit, with openings to deliver insight-based improvements and strategic decision-making tools as integral project components. Leveraging the substantial contract values, businesses can showcase their expertise in mapping data flows and identifying systemic barriers, fostering innovative solutions to support the youth demographic. The defined criteria emphasise quality, experience, and stakeholder engagement, providing a clear framework for capable enterprises to engage and excel in this strategic public sector project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning Partners-Youth Trailblazer-EMCCA

Notice Description

The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) required Learning Partner/s to support delivery of the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer project The requirement was split into 2 Lots, one for each workstream required: * Lot 1 - Learning & Evaluation * Lot 2 - Data Usage and Collaboration Insights

Lot Information

Learning & Evaluation

Responsible for mapping the existing system, conducting in-depth research into barriers faced by young people (such as transport accessibility, health conditions, access to employment), and acting as a learning partner for the programme. This role will also support local evaluation requirements and provide evidence-based recommendations for continuous improvement.

Data Usage and Collaboration Insights

Tasked with mapping existing data flows, identifying opportunities to enhance the use of data for strategic and operational decision-making, and supporting the establishment of data-sharing agreements and digital tools to enable more effective data use.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05816a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013367-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80310000 - Youth education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£418,267 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£418,267 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Midlands Combined County Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S40 1UT
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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