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title: "Youth Guarantee Trailblazer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056af5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-06"
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# Youth Guarantee Trailblazer

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056af5

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process, initiated by Wolverhampton City Council, is titled "Youth Guarantee Trailblazer" and falls under the services industry category. The procuring entity is a public authority at the sub-central government level, located in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded on 13th October 2025, and the active period ending on 31st March 2026. Key interventions of the project include facilitating work experience for young people and supporting their transitions into employment or education. The procurement followed an open method, suitable for below-threshold competition according to the "light-touch" legal regime.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in training services and social work. Ideal candidates are those capable of delivering services from a Wolverhampton-based office to enhance local engagement. The focus on youth engagement and training highlights potential for training providers and community-focused organisations including SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). The competitive edge will favour those who can effectively deliver quality services while incorporating social value and promoting diversity and inclusion within their service provision framework.

## Notice

The Youth guarantee Trailblazer project in Wolverhampton delivers on the following key interventions: 1.Enabling and supporting young people to engage with employers, through subsided work experience offers and tailored support via grant funding. 2. Supporting seamless transitions for young people: pilot programme to support young people to reduce the risk of them becoming NEET combined with support for those that are. The service provider identifies and refers young people aged 18-21 to access the Youth Guarantee trailblazer interventions in line with the service specification so that all 18-21-year-old young people in Wolverhampton have access to education, training or help to find a job or apprenticeship.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000644-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1SH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG39 Wolverhampton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 12:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000644-2026
- 1 Aug 2025 at 10:08 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045116-2025
- 1 Aug 2025 at 09:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045063-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000644-2026
  6th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045116-2025
  1st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045063-2025
  1st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.wolverhamptontenders.com
  The following documents have been provided as part of the Request for Quote Pack can be accessed at the linked address. - Appendix A: Our Council Plan - Appendix B: Instruction for preparation of Quote - Appendix C: Contract Terms and Conditions - Appendix D: Youth Guarantee Trailblazer Specification CWC25124 - Invitation to Quote CWC25124 - Youth Guarantee Branding Guidelines Please note that you must be registered to bid for the opportunity and registration is free.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wolvcoll.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wolverhamptontenders.com/

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