Award

Youth Support Programme

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

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Award

20 Nov 2025 at 11:31

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon has awarded a contract for a Youth Support Programme aimed at providing employment support services to local residents. This procurement falls under the services category with a specific focus on training, guidance, and counselling services, identified by CPV codes 80500000 and 85312300. Initially announced on 23rd October 2025, the contract is active and valued at £72,000 gross (£60,000 net). The procurement method was direct, classified as below threshold without competition, and the contract period extends from 20th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. Key activities will occur within the Croydon area, part of the UK region UKI62.

This contract presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in youth employment support services. Companies that provide innovative solutions in training and counselling, like WORK WORKS TRAINING SOLUTIONS C.I.C., the appointed supplier, can demonstrate their value and expand their service capabilities within a public sector framework. For SMEs and other enterprises in the training and guidance sectors, engaging in such procurement processes with sub-central government bodies can enhance their credibility and sustainability in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Youth Support Programme

Notice Description

Provision of employment support services to Croydon residents, specifically for a youth programme. Work Works is currently delivering a proven service that aligns directly with Croydon Works' and UKSPF programme objectives. This waiver will allow expansion of that service to help meet programme KPI targets around resident job outcomes within the grant funding time constraints.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e536
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075571-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
Contact Name
Rosa Cano
Contact Email
rosa.cano@croydon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORK WORKS TRAINING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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