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CS6085 - Universal Provision of Youth Activities

Tender Overview

LOCATION

London, United Kingdom

VALUE

£3,000,000

DEADLINE

February 11, 2026 at 00:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

85000000

REFERENCE

006915-2026

Project Timeline

Contact Information

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Original Tender Description

Tower Hamlets Council aims to create universal 'safe spaces' in every ward throughout the borough, where young people can stay safe, participate in positive activities and educational opportunities, as well as access additional support from youth workers. The Council intends to achieve this primarily by delivering the services in-house, although there is a need to commission 6 wards where no Council premises are available to run the service, to ensure there is an accessible universal provision available in all borough wards. Improving services for young people is a key priority in The Tower Hamlets Young Tower Hamlets Strategy 2025-2027. There has been significant investment in the Young Tower Hamlets, to transform the level of support available to children and young people so that they are given the best start in life and have easy access to opportunities to fulfil their potential. The Council's ambition to have youth service provision at ward level is a step towards achieving this vison, as centre-based youth work is recognised to significantly contribute to curricular goals such as health and wellbeing. The commissioned Universal Ward Based Youth Activity provision will seek to provide youth centre provision in the specialist wards currently lacking in-house delivery. It will support young people aged 11-19 (up to age 25 with SEN) with access to free, accessible, high quality and well publicised positive activities which embed the Service's commitment to promoting healthy living and provides safe, yet challenging spaces for personal and social development. There is potential to procure these universal youth services in 6 wards (service lots) across Tower Hamlets Borough. Successful Provider/s must deliver these services from a designated building (in each individual ward/service lot), whether it's their own or leased and this will be assessed during the tender.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • None explicitly stated in the provided information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a legal entity capable of entering into a contract with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
  • Be able to deliver services within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, specifically in 6 designated wards.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Deliver universal youth activity services for young people aged 11-19 (up to 25 with Special Educational Needs - SEN).
  • Provide safe spaces for young people.
  • Offer positive activities and educational opportunities.
  • Ensure access to additional support from youth workers.
  • Commit to promoting healthy living within the service provision.
  • Create safe, yet challenging spaces for personal and social development.
  • Ensure services are free, accessible, high quality, and well publicised.
  • Deliver services from a designated building in each individual ward/service lot.
  • Possess or be able to lease a suitable designated building in each of the 6 commissioned wards.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrate financial capacity to deliver services for an estimated contract value of 3,000,000 EUR over a 36-month period.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit the bid by the deadline of 2026-02-11T00:00:00.
  • Provide details regarding the designated building(s) from which services will be delivered in each ward, as this will be assessed during the tender.

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OCDS Record
OCDS Data006915-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
London Borough of Tower Hamlets is commissioning universal ward-based youth activity services in 6 specific wards, requiring providers to deliver from designated premises to offer safe spaces, positive activities, and support for young people aged 11-19 (up to 25 with SEN).
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data006915-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets seeks providers to deliver universal youth activity services in six specific wards, requiring successful bidders to operate from a designated building in each ward.
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Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents006915-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking providers for universal youth activity provision in six wards lacking Council premises, offering safe spaces and positive activities for young people aged 11-19 (up to 25 with SEN), with successful providers required to operate from a designated building.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents006915-2026.html
Summary:
Tower Hamlets Council is conducting preliminary market engagement for commissioning universal youth activity provision in 6 wards, seeking providers who can deliver services from a designated building for young people aged 11-19 (up to 25 with SEN).

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67
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender, currently in 'planning' status, provides a clear description of the required youth services but suffers from significant gaps in legal and procedural details, particularly the absence of evaluation criteria and a defined procedure type.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance65/100

The tender lacks a clearly defined procedure type and code, and the 'Liable Person' field is empty. While a CPV code is assigned and no disputes are noted, the missing reveal date and fundamental procedural information are significant compliance concerns, even considering its 'planning' status.

Procedure type and code are not defined.
Missing reveal date.
Clarity75/100

The description of the services and the AI-extracted requirements are clear and unambiguous, detailing the scope and target audience. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria significantly hinders clarity for potential bidders.

No evaluation criteria specified.
Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, duration, and location are provided. However, the tender is incomplete due to the lack of specified evaluation criteria and the unusual 'Required: No' status for all listed documents, which suggests an early stage of development or missing essential tender documentation.

No evaluation criteria specified.
All listed documents are marked as 'Required: No', indicating potential incompleteness for a formal tender.
Fairness65/100

The absence of specified evaluation criteria is a major concern for fairness and transparency, as bidders cannot objectively understand how their proposals will be judged. The lack of e-submission also limits equal access for all potential providers. Requirements for designated buildings are specific but not tailored to a single company.

No evaluation criteria specified, impacting transparency and objectivity.
No e-submission support, potentially limiting equal access for bidders.
Practicality60/100

The tender lacks support for electronic submission, which is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement. A document URL is not explicitly provided. However, the contract start date, duration, and financing information are available.

No electronic submission support.
Document URL is not explicitly provided.
Data Consistency70/100

While most key fields are populated and dates are logical, the 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields are marked 'None', and 'Liable Person' is empty. The 'planning' status might explain some of these gaps, but they represent inconsistencies in the provided data.

Tender 'Type' and 'Procedure' are marked 'None'.
Liable Person field is empty.
Sustainability75/100

The tender demonstrates a strong focus on social aspects, aiming to provide safe spaces and positive activities for young people, which aligns well with social sustainability goals. However, it does not explicitly incorporate green procurement or innovation criteria, nor is it EU funded.

No explicit green procurement criteria.
No explicit innovation focus.

Strengths

Clear and detailed description of the required services.
Strong focus on social aspects and community benefit.
Estimated value, contract duration, and start date are specified.
CPV code and location information are provided.

Concerns

Absence of specified evaluation criteria.
Undefined procedure type and code.
Lack of electronic submission support.
Unclear status of required tender documents (all marked 'Required: No').

Recommendations

1. Clearly define the procurement procedure type and code, and specify the liable person.
2. Develop and publish comprehensive evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness for bidders.
3. Implement electronic submission capabilities to enhance accessibility and efficiency of the procurement process.

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