Scope
Reference
SOUTHWARK-DN767600-44117305
Description
The Blue Youth and Community Centre (BYCC) is situated in the area in South Bermondsey known as The Blue. It is an area of high needs and the BYCC provides essential services and support to the local community offering both daytime and afterschool provision as well as holiday food and fun provision. The services provided at BYCC include access to creative activities, trusted adults, a food offer and a safe space. These are all important factors in supporting the physical and emotional wellbeing of local residents. We are looking for a provider with experience of running youth-focused buildings and delivery of direct youth work sessions for 11 to 19 year olds (Up to 25 with SEND) to take on the building lease and minimum delivery of 3 youth work sessions (2.5 hours) a week for local young people.
Total value (estimated)
- £149,425 excluding VAT
- £179,310 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 November 2025 to 31 March 2031
- 5 years, 4 months, 13 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
30 May 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The evaluation comprises 4 stages:
• Stage one - compliance
• Stage two - suitability
• Stage three - quality
• Stage four - social value
Stages one and two will be scored on a pass/fail basis. Stages three and four and five shall be scored; the weightings to be applied are 85% quality and 15% social value.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Southwark Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXTW-7647-VDLV
160 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Justine Wilson Darke
Telephone: +44 2075255000
Email: Justine.Wilson-Darke@southwark.gov.uk
Website: http://www.southwark.gov.uk
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government