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Youth Services

Taunton Town Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2026 at 15:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

10 Feb 2026 at 10:53

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Oct 2025 at 14:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Taunton Town Council, involves a tender titled "Youth Services," aimed at commissioning an independent review of current youth service provision in Taunton. This initiative falls under the services category and seeks to enhance strategic planning, funding decisions, and service development for local youth. Located in Taunton, UK, within the UKK23 region, the procurement was conducted using an open and below-threshold competitive method. The process has now reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 1 April 2026 and set to last until 31 March 2029, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The procurement spans multiple stages, including planning, tender, and award phases, with significant activities occurring between October 2025 and April 2026.

This procurement presents strong growth opportunities for businesses specialising in youth services, particularly those with expertise in inclusivity and sustainable engagement methodologies. SMEs, like THE PONT COLLECTIVE LIMITED, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete, as the tender involved open competition favouring smaller enterprises and focusing on service quality and social value. Companies experienced in youth engagement, project management, and community safeguarding are encouraged to participate in similar opportunities that may arise, as these sectors are consistently vital to both strategic development and local government objectives in supporting vulnerable and marginalised youth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Youth Services

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036259-2026
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
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
£37,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Taunton Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 9QQ
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

Further Information

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