Tender

Youth Advisory Panel

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales, a public authority sub-central government agency, has initiated a tender titled "Youth Advisory Panel" within the services category, specifically aimed at community, social, and personal services. The tender seeks a supplier to design, establish, deliver, and manage a Young Persons Advisory Panel to incorporate young voices in transport planning and organisational decision-making across Wales. This procurement, open to competition, is in the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 13th February 2026. The contract is valued at £115,200, with potential renewals extending the contract to 2030, and the services are expected to commence on 1st March 2026.

This procurement opportunity provides significant growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialised in community engagement and service delivery. Businesses adept at providing high-quality services with a strong emphasis on social value and competitive pricing stand to benefit considerably. Engaging young stakeholders in major governmental projects facilitates sector visibility and enhances experience in advisory capacities, positioning organisations for future public sector partnerships. Interested businesses should ensure they meet the submission requirements via the specified electronic portal for consideration.

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Notice Title

Youth Advisory Panel

Notice Description

Transport for Wales (TfW) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to design, establish, deliver and manage its first Young Persons Advisory Panel (YPAP). The panel will ensure that the voices of young people across Wales meaningfully influence transport planning, policy development, service design and wider organisational decision-making.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06096e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004603-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£115,200 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Chloe Allen
Contact Email
procurement@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

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