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Invitation to Tender for the Commission to Deliver Innovative Solutions and Approaches to Increase Youth Participation and Leadership with the Bolsover District

BOLSOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

19 Mar 2026 at 10:04

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

Bolsover District Council recently concluded a contracting process to commission innovative solutions designed to boost youth participation and leadership in the district, focused within the region UKF12 in the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category "Physical well-being services" and "Youth education services" and adhered to an open procurement method below the threshold, ensuring a competitive process. The award was finalised on 19th March 2026, with DEBP CIO selected as the supplier, marking the transition to the award stage of procurement. The contract is set to commence on 13th April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2027, with an allocated budget of £140,000 (excluding VAT). Key stakeholders involved are Bolsover District Council as the buyer, and DEBP CIO as the supplier, who will implement the agreed solutions.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in services aimed at enhancing youth participation and leadership. With a focus on innovative solutions, organisations with expertise in educational services, community engagement, and youth development stand well-positioned to deliver valuable outcomes for the district. Enterprises engaging in social value initiatives and demonstrating a deep understanding of local needs can leverage this tender to expand their operational footprint within Bolsover District. Moreover, the open procurement method below threshold encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, fostering inclusivity and broadening the competitive field for businesses aiming to gain a foothold in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Commission to Deliver Innovative Solutions and Approaches to Increase Youth Participation and Leadership with the Bolsover District

Notice Description

Bolsover District Council seeks an organisation to deliver an innovative solution and approaches to increase youth participation and leadership within Bolsover District.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024983-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80310000 - Youth education services

98330000 - Physical well-being services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLSOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CLOWNE
Postcode
S43 4JY
Post Town
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
TLF12 East Derbyshire

Local Authority
Bolsover
Electoral Ward
Clowne West
Westminster Constituency
Bolsover

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEBP

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