--- title: "Learning Partners-Youth Trailblazer-EMCCA" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05816a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05816a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05816a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05816a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST MIDLANDS COMBINED COUNTY AUTHORITY" published: "2026-02-13" --- # Learning Partners-Youth Trailblazer-EMCCA Buyer: EAST MIDLANDS COMBINED COUNTY AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05816a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05816a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05816a.json) ## Summary The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) has concluded a procurement process titled "Learning Partners-Youth Trailblazer-EMCCA," aimed at supporting the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer project within the Research and Development services category. The procurement involved two distinct lots: "Learning & Evaluation" and "Data Usage and Collaboration Insights," both centred in the East Midlands region ("UKF1"), United Kingdom, offering valuable services until 30th April 2026. Conducted under an open procedure, the procurement was managed by Nottinghamshire County Council on behalf of EMCCA, with contracts awarded to SOCIAL FINANCE LIMITED as the supplier. The contracts commenced on 3rd November 2025, highlighting completion of the award stage as of February 2026, legally supported by the UKPGA legislation (2023/54). This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SME and VCSE organisations, in the spheres of youth education and consultancy services. Companies skilled in research, evaluation, data analysis, and collaboration will especially benefit, with openings to deliver insight-based improvements and strategic decision-making tools as integral project components. Leveraging the substantial contract values, businesses can showcase their expertise in mapping data flows and identifying systemic barriers, fostering innovative solutions to support the youth demographic. The defined criteria emphasise quality, experience, and stakeholder engagement, providing a clear framework for capable enterprises to engage and excel in this strategic public sector project. ## Notice The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) required Learning Partner/s to support delivery of the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer project The requirement was split into 2 Lots, one for each workstream required: * Lot 1 - Learning & Evaluation * Lot 2 - Data Usage and Collaboration Insights ### Lot Information Learning & Evaluation Responsible for mapping the existing system, conducting in-depth research into barriers faced by young people (such as transport accessibility, health conditions, access to employment), and acting as a learning partner for the programme. This role will also support local evaluation requirements and provide evidence-based recommendations for continuous improvement. Data Usage and Collaboration Insights Tasked with mapping existing data flows, identifying opportunities to enhance the use of data for strategic and operational decision-making, and supporting the establishment of data-sharing agreements and digital tools to enable more effective data use. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013367-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | Awards value | £418,267 | | Contracts value | £418,267 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST MIDLANDS COMBINED COUNTY AUTHORITY | | Additional buyers | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHESTERFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S40 1UT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Rushcliffe | | Electoral ward | Trent Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe | | Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SOCIAL FINANCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80310000 - Youth education services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2026 at 12:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013367-2026 - 15 Oct 2025 at 14:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065650-2025 - 5 Aug 2025 at 11:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046080-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013367-2026 13th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065650-2025 15th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046080-2025 5th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ Search ref: DN782740-Learning Partners-Youth Trailblazer ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.socialfinance.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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