Published date: 27 October 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 30 November 2025, 12am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Services provided by youth associations - 98133110

Location of contract

NR8 5AH

Value of contract

£20,000 to £30,000

Procurement reference

Costessey Town Council - Youth Provision Tender 2025

Published date

27 October 2025

Closing date

30 November 2025

Closing time

12am

Contract start date

1 December 2025

Contract end date

30 November 2026

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

Costessey Town Council seeks a qualified organisation to deliver a year-long youth provision for ages 11-18, offering accessible, inclusive, and engaging youth activities. The programme aims to provide regular youth sessions, targeted outreach, and community engagement to improve wellbeing and reduce anti-social behaviour.
Objectives
The chosen provider will:
• Run weekly youth sessions including holidays
• Deliver outreach and mentoring to address mental health and anti-social behaviour.
• Establish a Youth Advisory Group/Panel with local schools (notably Ormiston Victory Academy).
• Offer inclusive, youth-led activities and attend community events.
• Use evidence-based engagement, tracking participation and outcomes.
Expected Outcomes
• Reduction in youth anti-social behaviour (ASB).
• Improved mental health and wellbeing.
• Higher youth participation in local initiatives.
• Stronger youth leadership and voice in the community.
• Positive links between young people, families, schools, and community groups.
Target Groups
• Young people aged 11-18 in Costessey (particularly Queen's Hills, Tower Close).
• Those experiencing mental health challenges, isolation, or risk of disengagement.
• Individuals not currently accessing other services or youth activities.
Scope of Services
The provider must:
• Employ qualified, DBS-cleared youth workers.
• Design a youth-led, inclusive activity programme.
• Offer early intervention around wellbeing, identity, and aspirations.
• Collaborate with partners including:
o Costessey Town Council
o Local Police & ASB officers
o Ormiston Victory Academy
o South Norfolk Youth Advisory Board
• Provide quarterly reports on engagement, outcomes, and case studies.
• Maintain full risk assessments, safeguarding, and insurance.


Budget & Resources
Council funding (£30,000) covers staffing, materials, outreach, digital tools, and management.
In-kind support from the Council:
• Free venue hire
• Strategic oversight, promotion, and community connections.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Providers must track and evidence impact through:
• Participant registration and demographic data.
• Pre/post surveys and qualitative feedback (e.g., stories of change).
• Quarterly review meetings with Council officers and councillors.
Application Requirements
Interested organisations must submit a proposal (max 6 pages) including:
• Organisational experience in youth work/outreach.
• Staffing structure and delivery plan (weekly timetable, engagement strategy).
• Safeguarding, inclusivity, and mental health approach.
• Example KPIs or evaluation frameworks.
• Detailed budget breakdown.
• Proof of insurance and DBS checks.
• Two relevant references.

More information

Attachments

  • CTC Youth Provision Tender Oct 2025 .pdf
  • Tender notice
  • Costessey Town Council seeks a qualified organisation to deliver a year-long youth provision for ages 11-18, offering accessible, inclusive, and engaging youth activities. The programme aims to provide regular youth sessions, targeted outreach, and community engagement to improve wellbeing and reduce anti-social behaviour.

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Stacey Kent

Address

Costessey Centre
NORWICH
NR85AH
England

Telephone

01603742958

Email

clerk@costesseytc.org

Website

https://www.costessey.org.uk/