National Adoption Youth Forum

Leeds City CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-054316Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£270k

Awarded 16 Sept 2025

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

17 Sept 2025

Description

National Adoption Youth Forum - To consult, develop and deliver an Adoption focussed Youth Forum on a National basis.

Scope

Reference
99805
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Oct 2025 to 30 Sept 2026
Possible extension to 30 Sept 2028

24 months extension available in any combination

CPV classifications
85322000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
QualityThe quality element of the evaluation will be set at 80%, due to the importance of the successful provider being able to meaningfully engage young people and deliver outcomes aligned with the strategic aims of Adoption England, rather than simply offering the lowest cost.quality80.00%
PriceThe price element of the evaluation will be set at 20%, this is recognising that the contract is fully grant-funded with a fixed budget, and that the primary objective is to secure a provider capable of delivering a high-quality, nationally impactful youth participation service.price20.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

This tender will be scored 80% quality and 20% pricing on a price/quality separated basis. We are doing conditions of participation questions (this is not being used to limit the market); applicants must score a minimum of 80% on the marked quality section to be invited to the presentation stage. The presentation stage will be a face to face presentation and activity involving youth panel members which will include questions from the evaluation panel. Following the presentation any providers scoring 80% overall on the quality, including the presentation score, will then be evaluated on their pricing.

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Below threshold - open competition

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£270k

Award date

16 Sept 2025

Contract start

30 Sept 2025

Contract end

30 Sept 2026

Awarded to
AU
SME