Tender

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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Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

Bolsover District Council is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process, inviting bids for a project aimed at enhancing youth participation and leadership within the Bolsover District. This initiative, titled "Invitation to Tender for the Commission to Deliver Innovative Solutions and Approaches to Increase Youth Participation and Leadership with the Bolsover District," falls under the services category of youth education services. The process is being conducted as an open competition below the threshold, and is accessible electronically via the In-Tend e-Tendering portal. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 24th November 2025 and the tender period concluding on 1st December 2025. This opportunity, with a contract value of £140,000, offers businesses a pathway to engage with sub-central government authorities in the region.

This project represents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in youth education and community engagement to showcase their innovative solutions. Companies that possess a strong understanding of project delivery, local needs, and can offer social value will be particularly well-suited to compete. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are eligible to tender, providing a broad range of organisations a chance to contribute to the local community while expanding their business footprint through this public sector contract. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd February 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027, allowing for a comprehensive implementation and evaluation of the proposed solutions.

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Notice Information

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 (the "Council") is issuing this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") in connection with the competitive procurement of commission an organisation to deliver an innovative solution and approaches to increase youth participation and leadership within Bolsover District.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074126-2025
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80310000 - Youth education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
BOLSOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bolsover.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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