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Youth Guarantee Trailblazer - Project Evaluation

THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2026 at 16:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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 procurement process for the "Youth Guarantee Trailblazer - Project Evaluation" was led by The West of England Combined Authority, based in Bristol, UK. This initiative falls under the services industry category, with a specific focus on evaluation consultancy services. The procurement was conducted through an open competition method, below the threshold, and is now at the award stage as of 27th March 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £99,310, will run from 31st March 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the Institute for Employment Studies as the supplier. The project seeks to evaluate regional approaches to providing young people with access to education, training, and employment support as part of the Youth Guarantee policy.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in service-based evaluation consultancy, particularly those with expertise in research and policy development in the education and employment sectors. While the competitive procurement process was open to larger firms, SMEs with strong credentials in policy evaluation could find similar opportunities to be promising for business growth. By participating in such government initiatives, businesses can enhance their portfolio, gain insights into national policy frameworks, and contribute to impactful youth programmes across the UK. The emphasis on integrating local leadership and support into cohesive offerings can also benefit businesses looking to expand their collaboration with governmental bodies.

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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/028732-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£99,310 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT STUDIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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