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Youth Worker

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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29 Apr 2026 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process with the award of a contract for the provision of specialised emergency department support aimed at children and young people, titled "Youth Worker." The process was carried out as a direct award due to regional speciality service requirements. The contract entails health and social work services within the industry category and is set in Poole, United Kingdom, with the contract period starting on 1st July 2026 and ending on 30th June 2027, with a potential extension for another year. The process reached the award stage, with an upcoming future signature date scheduled for 1st June 2026. The procurement method was direct, under the legal basis of the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This award presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those focused on youth support in emergency settings. The contract's completion by "No Limits," a large scale supplier with VCSE status, highlights the opportunity for organisations that meet social enterprise and SME criteria to collaborate with public authorities like NHS trusts. Entities with specialised capabilities in regional services and those providing targeted support for young people stand to gain significant growth potential due to the requirement for unique expertise and direct award procurement methods in such sectors.

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Notice Title

Youth Worker

Notice Description

Provision of Youth Worker Services (Specialised Emergency Department support aimed at children and young people)

Procurement Information

Sole supplier due to regional speciality services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039219-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Poole Town
Westminster Constituency
Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NO LIMITS

Further Information

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