Official UK procurement notice
Youth Services Framework · UK public procurement notice
Authority: Birmingham City Council (Local council)
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe 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.
CPV: Community action programme · Development consultancy services · Other community, social and personal services · Provision of services to the community · Services provided by youth associations · Youth education services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
- Call-offs
- every call-off is a further competition among the appointed suppliers
- Framework period
- 4 yrs from 1 Apr 2027
- Scheme runs until
- 1 Apr 2031
Published description of the framework
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.
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Prevention and Early InterventionPublished value£0
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.
- Economic & financial standing
Suppliers must meet the conditions of participation set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire, including requirements relating to financial standing, insurance, data protection, technical ability, safeguarding and exclusion grounds
- Technical & professional ability
Suppliers must meet the conditions of participation set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire, including requirements relating to financial standing, insurance, data protection, technical ability, safeguarding and exclusion grounds
Lot #2Mentoring and Targeted SupportPublished value£0
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.
- Economic & financial standing
Suppliers must meet the conditions of participation set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire, including requirements relating to financial standing, insurance, data protection, technical ability, safeguarding and exclusion grounds
- Technical & professional ability
Suppliers must meet the conditions of participation set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire, including requirements relating to financial standing, insurance, data protection, technical ability, safeguarding and exclusion grounds
Lot #3Outreach and Community EngagementPublished value£0
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.
- Economic & financial standing
Suppliers must meet the conditions of participation set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire, including requirements relating to financial standing, insurance, data protection, technical ability, safeguarding and exclusion grounds
- Technical & professional ability
Suppliers must meet the conditions of participation set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire, including requirements relating to financial standing, insurance, data protection, technical ability, safeguarding and exclusion grounds
Lot #4Specialist Violence Reduction InterventionsPublished value£0
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.
- Economic & financial standing
Suppliers must meet the conditions of participation set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire, including requirements relating to financial standing, insurance, data protection, technical ability, safeguarding and exclusion grounds
- Technical & professional ability
Suppliers must meet the conditions of participation set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire, including requirements relating to financial standing, insurance, data protection, technical ability, safeguarding and exclusion grounds
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (3)
- Quality: 60%
- Social Value: Social Value Plans
- Pricing: 20% based on rates
- Economic & financial standing
Suppliers must meet the conditions of participation set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire, including requirements relating to financial standing, insurance, data protection, technical ability, safeguarding and exclusion grounds
- Technical & professional ability
Suppliers must meet the conditions of participation set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire, including requirements relating to financial standing, insurance, data protection, technical ability, safeguarding and exclusion grounds
- “Youth Services Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: each call-off is a further competition, so the pricing contest starts after appointment.
Competition analysis · published record, not a forecast of who will bid
How Birmingham City Council buys Miscellaneous membership organisations services (CPV 9813), and who usually turns up
Birmingham City Council’s published record next to the market for the same work. Compared with other frameworks and DPS only. Whole-market view: Miscellaneous membership organisations services (CPV 9813) →
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How often local firms win similar work.
Winners with a registered address in the delivery region, out of awards with a known address.
Local means the winner is registered in the region where that award was delivered. The market figure counts awards delivered in West Midlands.
A local branch does not count if the registered address is elsewhere.
Most of this buyer’s recorded winners were registered in the region where that award was delivered.
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How long buyers here take to decide after bids close.
Middle value in days from the bid deadline to the award date, on competitions that published both.
Only decided tenders count, so slow ones still waiting are not in.
Half of these awards have an award date within 67 days of the bid deadline.
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How often work is awarded with no recorded rival.
Direct awards and tenders where every published lot count shows one bid.
Thin markets produce this too; it is not proof of a tailored specification.
Missing bid counts may hide more single-bid awards. This share is a minimum.
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Past bids do not predict this tender.
1 bid45% / 33%
2–327% / 22%
4–627% / 22%
7+0% / 22%
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Open a lot for its forecast, this buyer’s previous supplier and possible competitors, from published award history, not a bid list
Lot #1Prevention and Early InterventionCPV 9813No real estimate
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How many bids this lot may attract.
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1 bid1%
2–353%
4–620%
7+26%
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Where the award price may land.
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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Barnardo'sLarge | £167m83 awards in 36m · last this month | 31 live · £87m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=38 |
| £49m28 awards in 36m · last this month | 5 live · £2.2m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=18 | |
FreevaSME | £1.5m7 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 2 live · £630k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=4 |
| £4.0m5 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 2 live · £1.6m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=2 | |
| £30k1 award in 36m · last 7 months ago | 1 live · £30k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
Lot #2Mentoring and Targeted SupportCPV 9813No real estimate
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The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
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A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid1%
2–334%
4–622%
7+42%
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Where the award price may land.
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No comparable awards for this lot yet.
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Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
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A past supplier may not bid again.
No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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Barnardo'sLarge | £167m83 awards in 36m · last this month | 31 live · £87m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=38 |
| £49m28 awards in 36m · last this month | 5 live · £2.2m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=18 | |
| £1.3m3 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | 2 live · £127k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £4.0m5 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 2 live · £1.6m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=2 | |
| £644k2 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 2 live · £3.2m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=1 |
Lot #3Outreach and Community EngagementCPV 9813No real estimate
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The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid1%
2–338%
4–622%
7+39%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
No comparable awards for this lot yet.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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Barnardo'sLarge | £167m83 awards in 36m · last this month | 31 live · £87m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=38 |
| £49m28 awards in 36m · last this month | 5 live · £2.2m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=18 | |
| £45m26 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | 11 live · £26m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=16 | |
| £1.3m3 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | 2 live · £127k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £644k2 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 2 live · £3.2m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=1 |
Lot #4Specialist Violence Reduction InterventionsCPV 9813No real estimate
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid1%
2–352%
4–620%
7+26%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
No comparable awards for this lot yet.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
Barnardo'sLarge | £167m83 awards in 36m · last this month | 31 live · £87m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=38 |
| £5.1m6 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 2 live · £315k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=2 | |
FreevaSME | £1.5m7 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 2 live · £630k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=4 |
| £161m8 awards in 36m · last 5 months ago | 1 live · £105k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=3 | |
| £4.0m5 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 2 live · £1.6m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=2 |
About this data
- Source. Official UK public procurement notices (Find a Tender), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. New notices arrive through the day; the figures are rebuilt nightly.
- Two views, kept apart. The authority’s own track record and the wider market for the same kind of work sit side by side and are never mixed. Where the local picture is too thin, a figure widens to a broader market and says which one it used.
- Forecasts are labelled. The price forecast and its range, possible competitors and the earlier-work matches are our estimates from past awards: not published facts, not win chances and not price advice. Official notices do not say who is bidding.
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Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Open admission
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Open framework scheme
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 18 Sept 2026, 14:56 BST
- Last source update
- 27 Oct 2026, 09:29 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 1 Mar 2027
- Authority reference
P3459- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-088764- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-07759aFind a Tender
How to participate & submission route
Official notice Apply via In-tend- Requests to participate (first stage)
- —
- Appointment period ends
- 10 Dec 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 18 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
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 www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ↗
Timeline
18 Sept 2026 → 1 Apr 2027 · 6 dates- Tender notice published39 days ago18 Sept 2026, 14:56 BST
- Latest notice published8h ago27 Oct 2026, 09:29 GMT
- Today27 Oct 2026
- Clarification questions byin 21 days18 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period endsin 43 days · period end, not a bid countdown10 Dec 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected byin 125 days1 Mar 2027, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 155 days1 Apr 2027, 00:00 BST
Notice history
8 events · 6 releases on Find a Tender · since 18 Sept 2026- Tender notice published18 Sept 2026, 14:56 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published29 Sept 2026, 10:03 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published29 Sept 2026, 10:09 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published14 Oct 2026, 17:11 BSTUK4
- Deadline moved to 6 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT14 Oct 2026, 17:11 BST+15 days · was 22 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
- Tender notice published15 Oct 2026, 17:09 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published27 Oct 2026, 09:29 GMTUK4
- Deadline moved to 10 Dec 2026, 12:00 GMT27 Oct 2026, 09:29 GMT+34 days · was 6 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
Routine re-releases (6)
- 2026-09: 3 releases · 18 Sept 2026, 29 Sept 2026
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Nothing awarded yet- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (6)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
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