Scope
Description
Taunton Town Council is committed to ensuring that all young people in the town have access to high-quality, inclusive, and responsive youth services. This specification outlines the commissioning of an independent review to assess the current landscape of youth provision in Taunton. The review will inform strategic planning, funding decisions, and service development to ensure young people are supported, engaged, and empowered.
This review seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of youth services in Taunton. It will identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement, with a focus on inclusivity, sustainability, and impact. The work undertaken should look to understand the existing barriers to participation for young people and providers. The findings will guide future investment and policy decisions, ensuring services are responsive to the needs of all young people, particularly those who are vulnerable or marginalised.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £37,500 excluding VAT
- £45,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
10 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
One one year extension on provision of good service
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98133110 - Services provided by youth associations
Contract locations
- UKK23 - Somerset
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
THE PONT COLLECTIVE LIMITED
- Companies House: 16546760
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCPJ-8278-DPXQ
2 Millbrook Road
Dinas Powys
CF64 4DA
United Kingdom
Email: thepontcollective@gmail.com
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Taunton Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMDN-7336-NLLJ
Deane House
Taunton
TA1 9QQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government