Youth Services Framework

Procurement reference

P3459

Procurement description

The proposed procurement will establish a framework of providers to deliver a range of youth services interventions aimed at preventing and reducing serious violence. Services will focus on early intervention, targeted support and specialist provision targeted at safeguarding children and young people from harm. This will be an Open Framework under PA23.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKG31 - Birmingham

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

660000 GBP to 0GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

18 November 2026, 00:00AM to 26 November 2026, 23:59PM

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Is this an open framework scheme?

Yes

Birmingham City Council

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0.00%

Open framework scheme end date (estimated)

26 November 2030, 23:59PM

Award method when using the framework

With reopening competition

Framework operation description

Multi-supplier framework for youth services across Birmingham, covering four lots. Call-off contracts will be awarded through competition between appointed suppliers on the relevant lot(s). No minimum volume or value is guaranteed.

Description

Deliver universal one-to-one and targeted group-based prevention activities that educate children and young people about risks including violence, exploitation, criminal involvement, and harmful behaviours. Interventions must focus on awareness, resilience, protective factors, and informed decision-making.

CPV classifications

• 73220000 - Development consultancy services
• 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
• 80310000 - Youth education services
• 85322000 - Community action programme
• 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
• 98133110 - Services provided by youth associations

Delivery regions

• UKG31 - Birmingham

Lot value (estimated)

0 GBP Excluding VAT

0 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

18 November 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

26 November 2026, 23:59PM

Participation

Award criteria

Description

Provide structured one-to-one and small group interventions for children and young people identified as vulnerable to adverse outcomes, including violence, exploitation, offending, or school disengagement. Support must be tailored to individual needs and focused on achieving measurable behavioural and wellbeing outcomes.

CPV classifications

• 73220000 - Development consultancy services
• 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
• 80310000 - Youth education services
• 85322000 - Community action programme
• 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
• 98133110 - Services provided by youth associations

Delivery regions

• UKG31 - Birmingham

Lot value (estimated)

0 GBP Excluding VAT

0 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

18 November 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

26 November 2026, 23:59PM

Participation

Award criteria

Description

Deliver detached, street-based, venue-based, and community outreach to engage children and young people who are not accessing existing services. Activities must identify emerging needs, build trusted relationships, provide early support, and facilitate referrals into appropriate service.

CPV classifications

• 73220000 - Development consultancy services
• 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
• 80310000 - Youth education services
• 85322000 - Community action programme
• 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
• 98133110 - Services provided by youth associations

Delivery regions

• UKG31 - Birmingham

Lot value (estimated)

0 GBP Excluding VAT

0 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

18 November 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

26 November 2026, 23:59PM

Participation

Description

Award criteria

Weighting description

60% Quality, 20% Social Value and Pricing 20%

Type: quality

Name

Quality

Description

60%

Type: quality

Name

Social Value

Description

Social Value Plans

Type: price

Name

Pricing

Description

20% based on rates

Award criteria

Weighting description

60% Quality, 20% Social Value and Pricing 20%

Type: quality

Name

Quality

Description

60%

Type: quality

Name

Social Value

Description

Social Value Plans

Type: price

Name

Pricing

Description

20% based on rates

Deliver intensive specialist interventions for children and young people affected by, involved in, or at high risk of serious violence, exploitation, gang-associated activity, or weapon-related harm. Interventions must address underlying risk factors, reduce harm, improve safety, and support sustained positive outcomes.

CPV classifications

• 73220000 - Development consultancy services
• 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
• 80310000 - Youth education services
• 85322000 - Community action programme
• 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
• 98133110 - Services provided by youth associations

Delivery regions

• UKG31 - Birmingham

Lot value (estimated)

0 GBP Excluding VAT

0 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

18 November 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

26 November 2026, 23:59PM

Participation

Award criteria

Tender submission deadline

22 October 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

15 October 2026, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

13 November 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

All formal communications (including, but not limited to, clarifications and the submission of Tender responses to the Council are to be made in writing using the Council’s e-tendering portal https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

• English