Tender

Youth Guarantee Trailblazer - Project Evaluation

THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 16:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

30 Jan 2026 at 16:04

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority is currently managing a tender for the "Youth Guarantee Trailblazer - Project Evaluation," classified under the research and development services category. This procurement process, conducted through an open competition method, is in the tender stage, with activities focused on evaluating regional approaches to youth policy initiatives. Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 9th February 2026, and the tender submission closing on 27th February 2026. The project is set to start on 10th March 2026 and conclude by 9th March 2028, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender’s financial value is noted at £100,000 with a gross amount of £120,000, with a strong focus on quality (80%) over price (20%) in the award criteria.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy within the realm of research and development, particularly those experienced in public policy and youth programmes. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given the procurement's below-threshold nature, allowing a level playing field for smaller enterprises. Companies equipped to provide innovative evaluation techniques and insights into youth policy frameworks will find this contract bid particularly aligned with their capabilities, offering a strategic foothold in public sector consultancy engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Youth Guarantee Trailblazer - Project Evaluation

Notice Description

The YGTs are testing a new regional approach and providing young people in YGT areas with early access to the Youth Guarantee. Importantly, the Trailblazers will provide evidence to inform the policy's ongoing development at a national level. The Trailblazers are the government's approach to designing, implementing, testing, and evaluating the Youth Guarantee. The YGT will test how local leadership and accountability, and existing support, can be integrated into a cohesive education, training, and employment support offer for young people.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061364
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008642-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2028 2-3 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
THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sandyp.singh@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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