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Provision of youth service

Totton and Eling Town Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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10 Jul 2026 at 15:01

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TenderUpdate

15 May 2026 at 15:28

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Tender

22 Apr 2026 at 15:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of youth service" contract was conducted by Totton and Eling Town Council, a sub-central public authority located in Totton, Hampshire, United Kingdom. This initiative, focusing on welfare services for children and young people, aims to manage The Garage Youth Centre situated in Eling Recreation Ground. The procurement method employed was an open, below-threshold competition, with relevant stages reaching completion by July 2026. The award, valued at £359,520, was granted to Youth Options on 9th June 2026, with the contract period starting on 1st September 2026 and ending on 31st August 2031. Various address regions were highlighted for potential delivery, encompassing multiple parts of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in youth services, social welfare, and community engagement. Organisations with experience in managing youth centres, developing youth programmes, and engaging diverse communities will be well-suited to compete. SMEs and organisations capable of delivering innovative youth engagement strategies, project management, and social value initiatives are encouraged to explore similar procurement opportunities in a bid to enhance local employment, community cohesion, and sustainable youth services. Companies able to meet the award criteria focusing on quality, cost-effectiveness, and inclusivity can leverage this contract to bolster their presence in the public service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of youth service

Notice Description

THE GARAGE YOUTH CENTRE, ELING RECREATION GROUND, ELING, TOTTON SO40 9EB The Town Council is proposing to enter into an arrangement with an appropriate organisation to take over responsibility for the Garage Youth Centre. Given below is a very brief description of the proposals for potentially interested parties to allow them to consider if they wish to put forward an expression of interest. All those expressing an interest will then be sent the tender documents. Any further information required can be obtained from Susan Cutler, Town Clerk - email susan.cutler@tottoneling-tc.gov.uk or 023 8086 3138. Totton & Eling Town Council previously operated the above 'award winning' facility for over twenty-five years. It was originally based at St. Mary's Hall in Junction Road Totton with its purpose being to provide a drop-in centre offering a range of recreational activities to young people between the ages of 9 and 18. The Youth Centre then moved to its current location in a purpose designed building situated on Eling Recreation Ground. The current building has specific spaces for young people e.g. general area, music booth, Craft room, ball pit, physical activity area and tuck shop etc. The Centre was open at differing times each season but generally from 3pm to 7pm Tuesday to Friday (term-time). The Centre was staffed by a manager together with senior and assistant youth workers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065253-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£359,520 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£359,520 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£359,520 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 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
Totton and Eling Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TOTTON, HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO40 3AP
Postcode Area
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)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
New Forest
Electoral Ward
Totton Central
Westminster Constituency
New Forest East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YOUTH OPTIONS

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