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title: "PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e9f8"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WITCHFORD PARISH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-06"
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# PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Buyer: WITCHFORD PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e9f8

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## Summary

Witchford Parish Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Recreational Services for Young People" under the industry category of recreational, cultural, and sporting services. This tender is specifically located in Ely, within the UKH region, United Kingdom. The current stage of the procurement process is active and open for tenders. The tender period closes on 24 April 2025. The value of the contract is gross £30,000, and it spans from 1 September 2025 to 31 July 2027. This below-threshold open competition requires bidders to submit their proposals electronically, and the total available budget is approximately £10,000 per annum to support staffing, volunteer costs, related insurances, and additional necessary resources.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with a local government contract that enhances public services. Suitable bidders would likely have experience and a proven track record in providing similar services, a thorough understanding of local youth needs, and the ability to deliver value for money. The process also accommodates businesses capable of demonstrating adaptability, comprehensive policies, and the necessary qualifications to meet various community needs. Engaging in this contract could help businesses expand their community footprint and expertise in the public sector.

## Notice

An annual sum in the region of PS10,000, but not limited to this amount, will be available for the provision of the core work outlined in this document. This is to include staffing, volunteer costs and related insurance, travel, preparation time and marketing. The commissioned organisation will also provide its own transportation, IT and other equipment (including equipment needed for activities, if not already in place within the community) and all consumable materials required to meet the objectives and provide activities and services for young people detailed above. Please note that the parish council has no buildings of its own and the cost of hiring facilities will need to be included within the tender.Provide activities and services for young people aged 10-16 to enjoy and to help their personal and social development. The suggested programme should consider youth activities already on offer in the parish and consider those that are running in neighbouring parishes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008131-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WITCHFORD PARISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELY |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB6 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | East Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Ely West |
| Westminster constituency | Ely and East Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2025 at 09:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008131-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008131-2025
  6th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-104

## Notice URLs

- https://witchfordparishcouncil.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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