Tender

Request for Quotation for the Provision of a Learning Partner for the Youth Action Programme (2026-2027)

BOLSOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 18:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Bolsover District Council, located in Clowne, United Kingdom, seeking a learning partner for the Youth Action Programme (2026-2027). This tender is in the "services" industry category and falls under sub-central government public authority. The procurement method is "open," designed as a below-threshold open competition with electronic submissions permitted. The tender stage details that the deadline for inquiries is 18th February 2026 and the final submission deadline is set for 27th February 2026. The project aims to engage young people in Bolsover District through research, forums, and a summit, and runs from March 2026 to April 2027. The project's gross value is £84,000, with a tendering value of £70,000.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those experienced in youth engagement, leadership development, and collaborative planning. Companies registered as SMEs or those supporting voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited due to the tender's suitability criteria. The evaluation criteria heavily weigh quality at 90%, with a smaller emphasis on price at 10%, indicating the importance of delivering a comprehensive, high-quality proposal. This presents an opportunity for businesses to showcase their capabilities in delivering value beyond cost, fostering a deeper relationship with Bolsover District Council and potential engagement in future initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Quotation for the Provision of a Learning Partner for the Youth Action Programme (2026-2027)

Notice Description

Bolsover District Council is looking to appoint a learning partner for the Youth-Action Programme (2026-2027) Youth Action is an initial 12 month programme running from March 2026 to April 2027, designed to strengthen youth voice, participation, and leadership across Bolsover District; designed to be the catalyst for a 10-year vision of change. Key programme components include: * Active research with young people on local youth provision * Development of a Youth Action Youth Forum * Delivery of a Youth Summit * Co production of a Youth Action Plan for Bolsover The Learning Partner will work alongside delivery partners to ensure high quality research, reflective practice, and effective communication of learning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06477a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010212-2026
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 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
BOLSOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bolsover.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CLOWNE
Postcode
S43 4JY
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Local Authority
Bolsover
Electoral Ward
Clowne West
Westminster Constituency
Bolsover

Further Information

Notice Documents

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