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Freelance Youth Programme Facilitator

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Canterbury City Council has successfully facilitated a procurement process titled "Freelance Youth Programme Facilitator," focusing on training programme services. This initiative, meant to aid the Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, specifically targets collaboration with local stakeholders, schools, and youth settings. The contracting process is in the award stage, with the contract active since 2nd February 2026 and projected to run until 31st October 2027. The procurement falls under the services category with a gross value of £30,000. Located in Canterbury, UK, this below-threshold procurement method involves collaboration with local entities for efficient project execution.

This tender presents businesses with unique growth opportunities, especially for those involved in educational and training programme services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the BLUEPRINT ARTS ORGANISATION CIC, which is the supplier in this contract, could find themselves well-positioned to engage in similar projects. Enterprises specialising in youth programme facilitation and community engagement can greatly benefit from this collaboration, fostering local partnerships and expanding service offerings within the United Kingdom. Engaging in such tenders can enhance business visibility and contribute significantly to service portfolio development.

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Notice Title

Freelance Youth Programme Facilitator

Notice Description

The Council requires support by a consultant to facilitate an externally funded programme for the Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, focusing on work with local stakeholders, schools and youth settings as further detailed in the Specification

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066dab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024636-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUEPRINT ARTS ORGANISATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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