Published date: 12 January 2026

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


Closing: 2 February 2026, 11am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£300,000

Procurement reference

DERBSCC001-DN801831-88843072

Published date

12 January 2026

Closing date

2 February 2026

Closing time

11am

Contract start date

16 February 2026

Contract end date

31 March 2029

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?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Derbyshire County Council is seeking to commission a provider (or consortium) to deliver accredited Level 2 and/or Level 3 Youth Work qualifications as part of the Local Youth Transformation Programme (LYTP).

This contract is for the delivery of high-quality, nationally recognised youth work training to a minimum of 100 staff and volunteers across Derbyshire, with the potential to support up to 200 participants, subject to capacity and uptake.

The LYTP is funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to address gaps in youth service provision, workforce development, and statutory compliance under Section 507B of the Education Act 1996. The programme responds to findings from the 2025 NYA and Street Games review, which identified the need for a coordinated, high-quality youth workforce and improved access to accredited training for both local authority and voluntary/community sector (VCS) staff.

This is a contract opportunity published under the Light Touch Regime and shall commission services up to the maximum value of £300,000 based (on 200 learners enrolling), with the majority of funding to be spent by 31 March 2026 and the remainder by 31 August 2026.
Please note: the majority of learners are required to be enrolled on their course by the 31 March 2026.

How to apply

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

About the buyer

Contact name

Carolyne Knott

Address

County Hall
Matlock
DE4 3AG
England

Email

carolyne.knott@derbyshire.gov.uk

Website

http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/