Scope
Reference
CWC25124
Description
City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking responses relating to the provision of Youth Guarantee Trailblazer.
The Youth Trailblazers are required to test how different elements of the Youth Guarantee can be brought together into a coherent offer for young people, with clear leadership and accountability and proactive engagement to make sure no young person misses out.
The Youth guarantee Trailblazer project in Wolverhampton will deliver on the following key interventions:
1.Enabling and supporting young people to engage with employers, through subsided work experience offers and tailored support via grant funding.
2. Supporting seamless transitions for young people: pilot programme to support young people to reduce the risk of them becoming NEET combined with support for those that are.
Providers are invited to submit applications and are expected to identify and refer young people aged 18-21 to access the Youth Guarantee trailblazer interventions inline with the service specification so that all 18-21-year-old young people in England have access to education, training or help to find a job or apprenticeship.
Total value (estimated)
- £40,000 excluding VAT
- £40,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 6 months, 9 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Participation
Conditions of participation
The Council requires that services under this contract be delivered from an office based in Wolverhampton to ensure effective local engagement and service responsiveness.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The award process will be as follows:
- The highest scoring Applicant will be awarded the contract.
- The overall award criteria for this Contract have been set at 100 % Quality (Including at least 10% of Social Value and 5% Equality Diversity and Inclusion Questions)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://www.wolverhamptontenders.com
The following documents have been provided as part of the Request for Quote Pack can be accessed at the linked address.
- Appendix A: Our Council Plan
- Appendix B: Instruction for preparation of Quote
- Appendix C: Contract Terms and Conditions
- Appendix D: Youth Guarantee Trailblazer Specification
CWC25124 - Invitation to Quote
CWC25124 - Youth Guarantee Branding Guidelines
Please note that you must be registered to bid for the opportunity and registration is free.
Contracting authority
Wolverhampton City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVBV-7568-LBLL
Civic Centre, St Peter's Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1SH
United Kingdom
Region: UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government