Tender

Youth Engagement Programme

THE SWAYTHLING HOUSING SOCIETY LTD (TRADING AS ABRI)

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22 Apr 2026 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Swaythling Housing Society Ltd, trading as Abri, has initiated an open tender process to commission high-quality youth engagement services across various regions including South, South-East, South-West, and potentially London. The programme aims to provide structured and safe opportunities for young people aged 13-18, enhancing their well-being, life skills, and future employability. This tender falls under the industry category of 'Youth education services' with additional community and social services. As part of the sub-central government procurement, interested parties must submit their proposals by 14th May 2026. The process is currently in the tender stage, with a programme commencement date slated for 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSE organisations specialising in youth and community services. Abri is seeking partners to deliver services that divert young people from negative behaviours, particularly in its Community Investment Zones. The procurement method is an open competition, allowing various businesses to compete without a threshold limit. Four separate lots are open for tender, each providing regional service delivery with potential funding up to £80,000 per lot. Contracts may include a renewal option extending service delivery beyond the initial period, offering further business growth prospects in the community development sphere.

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Notice Title

Youth Engagement Programme

Notice Description

Abri are seeking to commission high quality youth engagement services in each of its South, South-East, and South-West regions and potentially in London. The programme is intended to provide structured, safe and including opportunities for young people aged 13-18, supporting them to improve well-being, build life skills and enhance their future employability. The programme will act as a diversion away from negative influences and behaviours. Priority will be given to the provision services in our Community Investment Zones (Community Investment), and communities with levels of Abri housing stock linked to higher levels of demonstrable need.

Lot Information

LOT 1- South

Delivery of programme in South region.

Renewal: Optional extension period of up to 24 months .

LOT 2- South East

Delivery of programme in South East region.

Renewal: Optional extension period of up to 24 months .

LOT 3- South West

Delivery of Programme in South West region.

Renewal: Optional extension period of up to 24 months .

LOT 4- London

Delivery of Programme in London region. (The potential delivery in London would be a subsequent phase, if implemented.)

Renewal: Optional extension period of up to 24 months .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068835
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036463-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80310000 - Youth education services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98133110 - Services provided by youth associations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SWAYTHLING HOUSING SOCIETY LTD (TRADING AS ABRI)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 6AD
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh North
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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