Award

My Way Forward - Pathways to Possibility Pilot

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

22 Jan 2026 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has completed a procurement process titled "My Way Forward - Pathways to Possibility Pilot," focusing on services within the education and training industry. The project is located in the UKK24 region, covering Bournemouth, UK. The procurement, which falls under a light-touch regime with an "unknown" method below the threshold, entered the contract award stage on 15th December 2025, concluding on 31st March 2026. The programme aims to improve outcomes for young people through academic and vocational learning, volunteer and intern support, life skills education, and recreational activities. The total contract value is GBP 45,000, with the contract signed on 14th December 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the education and training sectors, particularly those specialising in youth services and life skills development. It can significantly benefit large-scale organisations, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and social enterprises, fostering growth by participating in designing and implementing person-centred, creative pathways for young people. Companies capable of providing comprehensive support, including academic, life skills, and recreational activities, are well-suited to benefit from such contracts, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their reach within the UK market.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

My Way Forward - Pathways to Possibility Pilot

Notice Description

My Way Forward is a pilot programme to develop new ways of working and pathways that create improved outcomes for young people in person-centred, ambitious and creative ways. Provision, support and activities could include: *Academic learning and vocational learning and skills *Support focussed on someone becoming a volunteer, an intern or an employee (including self-employed as a CME). *Life skills that enable young people to live well and as independently as possible in their community, knowing how to stay healthy and safe, e.g. online safety, and with friends. *Opportunities for hobbies and spending time doing the things someone is passionate about. *Sports, exercise and spending time outside.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005716-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

AIMCOMMUNITY

SEND4

SOUTH WEST REGIONAL ASSESSMENT CENTRE

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-060c1e-2026-01-22T12:13:07Z",
    "date": "2026-01-22T12:13:07Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-060c1e",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PHYY-7342-PRHH",
            "name": "Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PHYY-7342-PRHH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "BCP Council Civic Centre",
                "locality": "Bournemouth",
                "postalCode": "BH2 6DY",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK24"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-03199479",
            "name": "SOUTH WEST REGIONAL ASSESSMENT CENTRE LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "03199479"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PDPN-4986-GLTW"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Merley House",
                "locality": "Wimborne",
                "postalCode": "BH21 3AA",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK24"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "mail@swrac.ac.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.swrac.ac.uk",
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": true
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-12146728",
            "name": "AIMCOMMUNITY LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "12146728"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PVZG-6462-BTDN"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Aimcentral East Howe Youth Centre",
                "locality": "Bournemouth",
                "postalCode": "BH10 5HD",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK24"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "admin@aimcommunity.org"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.aimcommunity.org",
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": true
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-14521930",
            "name": "SEND4 LTD",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "14521930"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PJBB-4444-RYRM"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Unit 4, The Old Brewery",
                "locality": "Bournemouth",
                "postalCode": "BH1 3SW",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK24"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "funding@send4.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.send4.co.uk",
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PHYY-7342-PRHH",
        "name": "Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "DN803137",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "My Way Forward - Pathways to Possibility Pilot",
        "description": "My Way Forward is a pilot programme to develop new ways of working and pathways that create improved outcomes for young people in person-centred, ambitious and creative ways. Provision, support and activities could include: *Academic learning and vocational learning and skills *Support focussed on someone becoming a volunteer, an intern or an employee (including self-employed as a CME). *Life skills that enable young people to live well and as independently as possible in their community, knowing how to stay healthy and safe, e.g. online safety, and with friends. *Opportunities for hobbies and spending time doing the things someone is passionate about. *Sports, exercise and spending time outside.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - unknown",
        "specialRegime": [
            "lightTouch"
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-03199479",
                    "name": "SOUTH WEST REGIONAL ASSESSMENT CENTRE LIMITED"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-12146728",
                    "name": "AIMCOMMUNITY LIMITED"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-14521930",
                    "name": "SEND4 LTD"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "80000000",
                            "description": "Education and training services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKK24",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "My Way Forward - Pathways to Possibility Pilot",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2025-12-15T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 45000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-12-14T00:00:00Z",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "005716-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005716-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-01-22T12:13:07Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}