Award

Youth Service Provision

TAUNTON TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2026 at 10:53

Tender

16 Oct 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

Taunton Town Council, a sub-central government public authority, has recently completed a procurement process relating to youth service provision in Taunton, UK. This initiative aimed to commission an independent review to evaluate the current state of youth services, focusing on inclusivity and sustainability. The procurement process was executed under an open competition method for a service category, with The Pont Collective Limited emerging as the chosen supplier. The awarded contract, valued at £45,000 gross, is set to commence on 1st April 2026, with a potential extension for good service until 31st March 2030. The process culminated with the awarding on 10th February 2026, following a competitive bidding process involving three submissions from SMEs.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in youth service consultancy and related sectors to engage in similar future initiatives. Companies experienced in strategic evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and policy development, especially those operating as SMEs, are particularly well-suited to compete. The engagement involves a thorough strategic review of youth services, offering substantial scope for influencing future funding and policy frameworks. With a focus on inclusivity and empowering marginalised youth, businesses with a strong track record in social impact and community development can leverage this contract to amplify their portfolio and impact within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Youth Service Provision

Notice Description

Taunton Town Council is committed to ensuring that all young people in the town have access to high-quality, inclusive, and responsive youth services. This specification outlines the commissioning of an independent review to assess the current landscape of youth provision in Taunton. The review will inform strategic planning, funding decisions, and service development to ensure young people are supported, engaged, and empowered. This review seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of youth services in Taunton. It will identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement, with a focus on inclusivity, sustainability, and impact. The work undertaken should look to understand the existing barriers to participation for young people and providers. The findings will guide future investment and policy decisions, ensuring services are responsive to the needs of all young people, particularly those who are vulnerable or marginalised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011718-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80310000 - Youth education services

98133110 - Services provided by youth associations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAUNTON TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@taunton-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 9QQ
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PONT COLLECTIVE

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