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Youth Advisory Panel

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 14:10

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 11:00

Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales has appointed Children in Wales to manage its inaugural Young Persons Advisory Panel (YPAP) under an open competition, below-threshold procurement. The initiative aims to incorporate the perspectives of young people across Wales into transportation planning, policy, service design, and broader organisational decision-making. This contract, valued at approximately £143,976 gross, began on 16 March 2026 and is set to run until 15 March 2028, with an option to extend for two additional years. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the award active since 26 February 2026, indicating completion of the competitive bidding process. The procurement targets the services industry and is relevant across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for entities in the community, social, and personal services sectors, especially organisations focused on youth engagement and policy development. Large organisations such as Children in Wales are ideal competitors for such contracts, given their experience and scale. The open procurement method invites involvement from various sizes of enterprises, including SMEs and VCSEs, enhancing market competitiveness and allowing for diverse business growth. Businesses with strengths in quality and social value can compete effectively, as these criteria are weighted heavily in the evaluation process. The ability to contribute to meaningful societal change through transportation-focused youth initiatives makes this a strategic opportunity for businesses looking to expand their influence in policy-driven environments.

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Notice Title

Youth Advisory Panel

Notice Description

Transport for Wales (TfW) had appointed Children in Wales 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 meaning fully 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/024106-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£115,200 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£119,980 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£119,980 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHILDREN IN WALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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