Official UK procurement notice
Provision of youth service
Authority: Totton and Eling Town Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionTHE 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 [email protected] 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.
CPV: Welfare services for children and young people
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedPublished value£359,520
- Condition of participation
In addition to planning and preparation for sessions there are a wide range of other essential and administrative tasks included in management. For example, staff supervision, wellbeing, and training. Safeguard reporting and follow up. Incident and accident reporting. Monitoring policy and procedures and risk assessment reviews. Funding and keeping abreast of local and national youth issues. Experience of similar youth service. Further information is detailed in the attached tender documentation.
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (8)
- Understanding of Brief & Methodology: 15%
- Relevant Experience & Track Record: 20%
- Youth Engagement Approach: 9%
- Project Management & Delivery Plan: 9%
- Inclusion & Safeguarding: 10%
- Additional Questions: 1%
- Value for Money & Cost: 30%
- Social Value: 6%
Published award criteria (8)
- Understanding of Brief & Methodology: · Describe your understanding of the aims and objectives of this review. · Outline your proposed methodology for: - Mapping existing youth provision · How will you ensure your recommendations are evidence-based and aligned with the Council's strategic objectives.
- Relevant Experience & Track Record: · Provide details of similar youth service reviews or evaluations you have delivered. · What were the outcomes and impacts of these projects? · Describe your experience working with diverse communities, including those facing deprivation or social exclusion. · Demonstrate your ability to deliver high-quality, impartial insights within tight timeframes.
- Youth Engagement Approach: · How will you engage young people directly (e.g., surveys, interviews, focus groups) to ensure their experiences and aspirations shape your recommendations? · What innovative or creative methods will you use to reach young people who do not typically engage with traditional services? · How will you ensure inclusivity, particularly for groups such as LGBTQIA+ youth, young carers, and those at risk of antisocial behaviour?
- Value for Money & Cost: · Provide a detailed breakdown of your proposed costs. · How will you ensure value for money and maximise impact within the available budget.
- Project Management & Delivery Plan: · Outline your proposed work plan and timeline, including key milestones (e.g., interim findings, final report). · How will you manage risks? · Describe your approach to working collaboratively with local partners and stakeholders.
- Inclusion & Safeguarding: · What steps will you take to ensure the safety and wellbeing of young people involved in the review? · How will you ensure your work is accessible and inclusive for all young people, regardless of background or ability?
- Social Value: · How will your approach contribute to wider social value in Totton. (e.g., skills development, community cohesion, local employment)? · What legacy or capacity-building benefits will your work leave for young people?
- Additional Questions: · How will you incorporate technology and digital tools to support youth engagement, data collection, and service coordination?
- Condition of participation
In addition to planning and preparation for sessions there are a wide range of other essential and administrative tasks included in management. For example, staff supervision, wellbeing, and training. Safeguard reporting and follow up. Incident and accident reporting. Monitoring policy and procedures and risk assessment reviews. Funding and keeping abreast of local and national youth issues. Experience of similar youth service. Further information is detailed in the attached tender documentation.
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Below threshold - open competition
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Below threshold
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 22 Apr 2026, 15:04 BST
- Last source update
- 10 Jul 2026, 15:01 BST
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-036683- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688bbFind a Tender
- Reserved participation area
- E10000014
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 27 May 2026, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 13 May 2026, 12:00 BST
- Electronic submission
- Not allowed
Tenders to be submitted by post marked private and confidential and addressed to the Town Clerk at Totton and Eling Town Council, Civic Centre, Testwood Lane, Totton, Hampshire
SO40 3AP
Timeline
22 Apr 2026 → 1 Sept 2026 · 5 dates- Tender notice published183 days ago22 Apr 2026, 15:04 BST
- Clarification questions by162 days ago13 May 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission deadline148 days ago27 May 2026, 12:00 BST
- Latest notice published104 days ago10 Jul 2026, 15:01 BST
- Contract starts52 days ago1 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 22 Apr 2026- Tender notice published22 Apr 2026, 15:04 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published15 May 2026, 15:28 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published10 Jul 2026, 15:01 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete10 Jul 2026, 15:01 BST
- Contract signature expected10 Jul 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Published amendments (1)
Update: Tender Q&A's document added following end of enquiry deadline.
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Options1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2031 | £359,520 | 9 Jun 2026 | Awarded |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1final-stage tenders | 1 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- YOUTH OPTIONSAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (9)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender