The Provision of Universal Youth and Play Services

**PLEASE NOTE** This is an Award Notice and the opportunity is now closed. The Service is classified under Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as “Provision of services to the community”. Therefore, the Service advertised i.e. this contract notice, fall among those listed in Annex XIV to Directive 2014/24/EU and the full obligations set out in that directive do not apply. For the avoidance of doubt, the contract was procured in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 Regulations 74 to 78, more commonly known as the Light Touch Regime. The procurement was run as a one stage process, resembling the open procedure and its main features - which includes the core elements of the standard Selection Questionnaire (SQ). Any organisation that considers itself able to meet the requirements of the selection criteria within the Qualification Envelope was invited to submit a tender. The requirements of the Service are set out in the procurement documents, particularly the Service Specification - available from: https://www.capitalesourcing.com The City of London Corporation are redesigning the delivery of services to support young people living in the City aged between 8-19 years of age (and up to 25 for young people Leaving Care and young people with disabilities). The main outcomes of the Service are: • Increased engagement in inclusive provision that raises the aspirations and supports the development of young people between 8-19 years of age. This will enable all young people to access and engage in activities that develop their confidence and build their self-esteem. • Reduce health inequalities, improve and maintain good physical and mental health. Ensuring that young people are informed and supported to make safe and healthy choices, and are referred to appropriate services when additional support is required. • Ensuring young people feel safe in their communities and develop positive relationships. • Partnership working with the City and other providers. • Ensuring the commissioned services provide added value to the community, and support the social value act. • Outcomes for young people demonstrated through performance data. The duration of the contract is two (2) years, with the option to extend up to two (2) further years in annual increments. The Contract is intended to commence 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2024. Additional information: The proposed contract opportunity is a single identifiable service which would offer no commercial or operational benefits if it was divided into lots. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the Capital e-Sourcing system.