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Youth Employment and NEET Strategy 14-25

CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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01 May 2026 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority undertook a procurement process titled "Youth Employment and NEET Strategy 14-25" in the services category. This project involves strategic design and system leadership tailored towards youth employment, with Youth Employment UK C.I.C. engaged as the lead consultancy partner. The process was completed through direct procurement, below the threshold, without competition. The contract, valued at £54,000 gross, commenced on 31st March 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2026. This procurement is based in the UK, specifically in the East of England region, with its initial notice published on 1st May 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those with experience in strategic design and system leadership within the public sector. Companies that excel in integrating youth voices, defining employer standards, or employing digital enablers would find this project aligned with their expertise. It's an ideal opportunity for large-scale organisations, such as Youth Employment UK C.I.C., and those operating in the management consultancy services industry ready to contribute towards infrastructure development and social innovation in the youth employment sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Youth Employment and NEET Strategy 14-25

Notice Description

Youth Employment UK will act as strategic design and system leadership partner. This is a consultancy commission focused on strategic design and evidence integration. CPCA retains full ownership of the Strategy and all future commissioning decisions. The Strategy will identify system levers and infrastructure components (e.g. youth voice integration, employer standards, digital enablers) without pre-determining delivery providers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040692-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 3TN
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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