Scope
Reference
BDC-005-2026
Description
Bolsover District Council is looking to appoint a learning partner for the Youth-Action Programme (2026-2027)
Youth Action is an initial 12 month programme running from March 2026 to April 2027, designed to strengthen youth voice, participation, and leadership across Bolsover District; designed to be the catalyst for a 10-year vision of change.
Key programme components include:
• Active research with young people on local youth provision
• Development of a Youth Action Youth Forum
• Delivery of a Youth Summit
• Co production of a Youth Action Plan for Bolsover
The Learning Partner will work alongside delivery partners to ensure high quality research, reflective practice, and effective communication of learning.
Total value (estimated)
- £70,000 excluding VAT
- £84,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 March 2026 to 30 April 2027
- 1 year, 1 month, 23 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
Contract locations
- UKF12 - East Derbyshire
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Proposal | Quality | 90% |
| Price | Price | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Bolsover District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZDC-9993-YHDQ
The Arc, High Street
Clowne
S434JY
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@bolsover.gov.uk
Region: UKF12 - East Derbyshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government