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title: "Provision of youth service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0688bb"
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buyer: "TOTTON AND ELING TOWN COUNCIL"
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# Provision of youth service

Buyer: TOTTON AND ELING TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0688bb

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## Summary

Totton and Eling Town Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Totton, Hampshire, is inviting tenders for the provision of youth services at The Garage Youth Centre, located at Eling Recreation Ground. The tender, which falls under the industry category of welfare services for children and young people, is currently active and follows an open competition procurement method. With a total contract value of £431,424, interested parties are required to submit their bids by post to the Town Clerk at Totton and Eling Town Council by 27th May 2026 at noon. The contract period is slated to begin on 1st September 2026 and end on 31st August 2031, with the procurement stage currently in the 'tender' phase.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in youth services, particularly those capable of managing a drop-in centre aimed at young people aged 9 to 18. Companies with a proven track record in youth engagement and community welfare services would be well-suited to bid. Additionally, the procurement is reserved for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), focusing on organisations that can contribute to community cohesion, local employment, and skills development in Hampshire. The opportunity to manage an 'award-winning' facility with a legacy of over 25 years further enhances the potential for business impact and community support.

## Notice

THE GARAGE YOUTH CENTRE, ELING RECREATION GROUND, ELING, TOTTON SO40 9EB The Town Council is proposing to enter into an arrangement with an appropriate organisation to take over responsibility for the Garage Youth Centre. Given below is a very brief description of the proposals for potentially interested parties to allow them to consider if they wish to put forward an expression of interest. All those expressing an interest will then be sent the tender documents. Any further information required can be obtained from Susan Cutler, Town Clerk - email susan.cutler@tottoneling-tc.gov.uk or 023 8086 3138. Totton & Eling Town Council previously operated the above 'award winning' facility for over twenty-five years. It was originally based at St. Mary's Hall in Junction Road Totton with its purpose being to provide a drop-in centre offering a range of recreational activities to young people between the ages of 9 and 18. The Youth Centre then moved to its current location in a purpose designed building situated on Eling Recreation Ground. The current building has specific spaces for young people e.g. general area, music booth, Craft room, ball pit, physical activity area and tuck shop etc. The Centre was open at differing times each season but generally from 3pm to 7pm Tuesday to Friday (term-time). The Centre was staffed by a manager together with senior and assistant youth workers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045010-2026 |
| 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 | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £359,520 |
| Lots value | £359,520 |
| 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 | TOTTON AND ELING TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | TOTTON, HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO40 3AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | New Forest |
| Electoral ward | Totton Central |
| Westminster constituency | New Forest East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 14:28 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045010-2026
- 22 Apr 2026 at 14:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036683-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045010-2026
  15th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036683-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15148
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15149
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15150
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15151
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15152
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16199

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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