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title: "Youth Voice - Power and Consultation Contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
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# Youth Voice - Power and Consultation Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c88cf6a7-06b9-4edb-bc30-6cb207f74383

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the awarding of the "Youth Voice - Power and Consultation Contract," a procurement within the research and development services and consultancy industry. The tender, involving the establishment of a youth Task and Finish Group and youth consultation activities, was awarded to Participation People Ltd. This selective procurement was a call-off from a framework agreement. The project is located in London, with the delivery address specified as SW1A 2BQ. The tender period concluded on 27 February 2026, and the contract period commenced on 30 March 2026, concluding on 15 December 2026, with the award being published on 28 April 2026.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential for companies specialising in consultancy and research and development services, particularly those capable of engaging with youth initiatives and collaborative programme design. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable for participation in this tender, highlighting the government's focus on fostering diverse and innovative business involvement. Businesses looking to expand their service offerings or penetrate the public sector consulting market would find this contract particularly beneficial.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide services for establishing a youth Task and finish Group and delivering wider youth consultation activities to support the co-design of the Young Futures (YF) Hubs programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b50f038-eb80-41ce-afe0-e0c548123877 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 15 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,575 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,575 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARTICIPATION PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b50f038-eb80-41ce-afe0-e0c548123877

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b50f038-eb80-41ce-afe0-e0c548123877
  28th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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