Published date: 2 March 2023

Last edited date: 29 March 2023

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 31 March 2023

Contract summary

Industry

  • Services provided by youth associations - 98133110

Location of contract

East of England, South East

Procurement reference

Northlands Park Youth Investment

Published date

2 March 2023

Closing date

31 March 2023

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Expressions of interest are being sought for the following premises: -
• Northlands Park - Youth Hub

Basildon Borough Council are seeking funding from the Governments DCMS - Youth Investment Fund for a modular Youth Facility to be sited in Northlands Park.

This building is proposed to be c.100sqm in size. The modular self-contained building will have its own toilet facilities, kitchen area as well as a communal area for indoor youth activities.

The hiring of this building will align with the aims or objectives of Basildon Borough Council's Inclusion and Diversity policy, encourage community-led activities and support communities to feel a sense of belonging in line with the council's Connected Communities policy and strategy.

If your organisation works with young people between the ages 11 and 18 years (or up to 25 years for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and would like to be involved either as a lead group (lease holder and facility facilitator) or to use the proposed facility for your youth activities, then please complete the form below.

Responsibilities
The proposed building will be in the ownership of Basildon Borough Council, but the council are looking to partnership with a youth organisation who will be the lessee of the facility and responsible for its operation.

The lease will be a full repairing lease and as such the chosen partner will be responsible for all utility bills and the general upkeep, repair and maintenance of the building.

The delivery partner will operate suitable sessions for young people from the facility (and adjoining green space as agreed by Basildon Borough Council), whilst supporting access from other youth delivery organisations that are keen to operate suitable youth provision from the facility

Interested bidders please read the document attached to this notice. Suppliers can submit their bids on: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta and use the Access Code: R4232Z23PC

More information

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About the buyer

Address

The Basildon Centre
St Martins Square
BASILDON
SS14 1DL
United Kingdom

Email

procurement@basildon.gov.uk