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title: "Youth Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ce09"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TAUNTON TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-21"
---

# Youth Services

Buyer: TAUNTON TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ce09

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Taunton Town Council, involves a tender titled "Youth Services," aimed at commissioning an independent review of current youth service provision in Taunton. This initiative falls under the services category and seeks to enhance strategic planning, funding decisions, and service development for local youth. Located in Taunton, UK, within the UKK23 region, the procurement was conducted using an open and below-threshold competitive method. The process has now reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 1 April 2026 and set to last until 31 March 2029, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The procurement spans multiple stages, including planning, tender, and award phases, with significant activities occurring between October 2025 and April 2026.

This procurement presents strong growth opportunities for businesses specialising in youth services, particularly those with expertise in inclusivity and sustainable engagement methodologies. SMEs, like THE PONT COLLECTIVE LIMITED, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete, as the tender involved open competition favouring smaller enterprises and focusing on service quality and social value. Companies experienced in youth engagement, project management, and community safeguarding are encouraged to participate in similar opportunities that may arise, as these sectors are consistently vital to both strategic development and local government objectives in supporting vulnerable and marginalised youth.

## Notice

Taunton Town Council is committed to ensuring that all young people in the town have access to high-quality, inclusive, and responsive youth services. This specification outlines the commissioning of an independent review to assess the current landscape of youth provision in Taunton. The review will inform strategic planning, funding decisions, and service development to ensure young people are supported, engaged, and empowered. This review seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of youth services in Taunton. It will identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement, with a focus on inclusivity, sustainability, and impact. The work undertaken should look to understand the existing barriers to participation for young people and providers. The findings will guide future investment and policy decisions, ensuring services are responsive to the needs of all young people, particularly those who are vulnerable or marginalised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036259-2026 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | £37,500 |
| Contracts value | £37,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TAUNTON TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 9QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE PONT COLLECTIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 98133110 - Services provided by youth associations

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 14:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036259-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 10:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011718-2026
- 16 Oct 2025 at 13:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065948-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036259-2026
  21st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011718-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065948-2025
  16th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6335
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6336

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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