Published date: 22 May 2018

Last edited date: 22 May 2018

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 11 June 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Services provided by youth associations - 98133110

Location of contract

GL12 7AD

Value of contract

£39,000 to £49,500

Procurement reference

WTC YS ITT May 18

Published date

22 May 2018

Closing date

11 June 2018

Contract start date

10 September 2018

Contract end date

9 September 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

This is a re-issue of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of youth services in Wotton-under-Edge which was originally released on 29th March 2018 (WTC YS ITT Feb 18). The amendments to the original tender documents are as follows:

a. All updated documents: revised acquisition timescales;
b. ITT: addition of TUPE information from incumbent supplier;
c. Service Level Agreement: additional clause to cover the provision of TUPE information at the end of the service period;
d. Service Specification: clarification of service options.

A revised TUPE statement was issued on 22 May 2018.

To accommodate these changes, the date for return of tenders has been extended to 11th June 2018. The service start date remains 10th September 2018.

Organisations are invited to tender for the development, management and provision of demand led youth service provision in Wotton-under-Edge in accordance with a Service Level Agreement (SLA) and associated Service Specification.

Such organisations might include social enterprises, charities, co-operatives, staff mutual or community interest companies.

Funding for the core service will be provided by Wotton-under-Edge Town Council. A sum of up to £16,500 per annum is available for a three year programme.

The provider should be able to demonstrate: flexibility and partnership working; experience of SLA/contract management and ability to deliver to time and budget; the range of policies and procedures required in order to ensure the safeguarding of young people; relevant and demonstrable experience in working with young people aged 11 to 19 years; ability to provide appropriate youth and community work programmes which are positive and progressive; ability to provide and supervise appropriately qualified personnel; ability to develop flexible and adaptive provision; commitment and proven track record in engaging in partnership working; ability to maintain sound working relationships with commissioners and partners; ability to secure grants and fundraise to facilitate provisions of the service options stated in the Service Specification.

The service is to be provided in Wotton-under-Edge. A well equipped youth centre in the town will be made available and funded by Wotton-under-Edge Town Council.

Applications should be submitted by noon on 11th June 2018 using the application submission form provided. All tenders should be emailed to: clerk@wotton-under-edge.com using the subject heading: 'Youth Service Tender Submission'. In addition to submission by email, signed copies and supporting information should be posted to: Clerk to the Council, Wotton-under-Edge Town Council, Council Offices, Civic Centre, 2 Gloucester Street, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7DN. Please mark the envelope 'Youth Service Tender Submission'.

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It is intended that interviews/presentations with shortlisted bidders take place during week commencing 9th July 2018.

It is intended that the successful organisation will be appointed by 31st July 2018.

It is intended that the SLA will be signed by 20th August 2018

About the buyer

Contact name

Ms Sue Bailey, Clerk to Town Council

Address

Council Offices, 2 Gloucester Street
WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE
GL127DN
England

Telephone

01453 843210

Email

clerk@wotton-under-edge.com

Website

wotton-under-edge.com