Scope
Reference
DN783740
Description
EMCCA is looking for Learning Partners to undertake work on the Youth Trailblazer project. The requirement is for:
Lot 1-Research and Learning - Responsible for mapping the existing system, conducting in-depth research into barriers faced by young people (such as transport accessibility, health conditions, access to employment), and acting as a learning partner for the programme. This role will also support local evaluation requirements and provide evidence-based recommendations for continuous improvement.
Lot 2 - Data Usage and Collaboration Insights - Tasked with mapping existing data flows, identifying opportunities to enhance the use of data for strategic and operational decision-making, and supporting the establishment of data-sharing agreements and digital tools to enable more effective data use.
Procurement undertaken by Nottinghamshire County Council on behalf of East Midlands Combined County Authority
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 5 months, 26 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
Contract locations
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Lot 1. Learning & Evaluation
Description
Responsible for mapping the existing system, conducting in-depth research into barriers faced by young people (such as transport accessibility, health conditions, access to employment), and acting as a learning partner for the programme. This role will also support local evaluation requirements and provide evidence-based recommendations for continuous improvement.
Lot value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Data Usage and Collaboration Insights
Description
Tasked with mapping existing data flows, identifying opportunities to enhance the use of data for strategic and operational decision-making, and supporting the establishment of data-sharing agreements and digital tools to enable more effective data use.
Lot value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Learning & Evaluation
Lot 2. Data Usage and Collaboration Insights
At point of contract award:
D&B Credit score of 3 or higher
• Public liability insurance with a limit of indemnity of not less than £5million in relation to any one claim or series of claims, policy coverage should be on a claims occurring basis
• Employer's liability insurance with a limit of indemnity of not less than £5 million where a Provider has employees, policy coverage should be on a claims occurring basis
• Professional Indemnity liability insurance with a limit of indemnity of not less than £1million in relation to any on claim or series of claims. Insurance will be maintained for six years after the end of the contract period.
• Product Liability Insurance (if applicable) of not less than £5million for any one occurrence.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Learning & Evaluation
Lot 2. Data Usage and Collaboration Insights
Cyber Essentials Certification or equivalent
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Learning & Evaluation
Lot 2. Data Usage and Collaboration Insights
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
24 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Q1. Approach & Methodology - 50% Q2. Team Experience & Capacity 20% Q3. Delivery & Quality Assurance 20% Q4 Stakeholder Engagement 10% |
Quality | 80% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
Search ref: DN782740-Learning Partners-Youth Trailblazer
Contracting authority
East Midlands Combined County Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZXR-6887-DRNP
Northern Gateway Enterprise Centre
Chesterfield
S40 1UT
United Kingdom
Region: UKF12 - East Derbyshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Nottinghamshire County Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procuring on behalf of EMCCA
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBCV-5152-BXBP
County Hall, Loughborough Road
Nottingham
NG2 7QP
United Kingdom
Email: prpc@nottscc.gov.uk
Region: UKF16 - South Nottinghamshire