Provision of NHS Youth Forum Services
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£440k
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
30 Jul 2026
Description
This contract is for a delivery partner to manage and deliver the NHS Youth Forum Service, a national programme that enables children and young people to influence the design, delivery and improvement of healthcare services. The service supports NHS England in meeting its statutory duty for public involvement under Section 13Q by providing a structured, inclusive and representative platform through which young people can share their lived experiences, contribute to policy development and help shape national healthcare priorities. The appointed supplier will be responsible for managing forum membership, facilitating engagement and consultation activities, supporting collaboration with NHS England and wider system partners, and ensuring that the voices of children and young people are meaningfully heard, valued and translated into action across key programmes and strategic priorities.
Scope
- Reference
- C450146
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 30 Sept 2026 to 30 Sept 2028Possible extension to 30 Sept 2029
The total contract term shall be 24 months, with the option to extend by a further 12 months (maximum potential duration: 36 months).
- CPV classifications
- 85100000
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical/Quality Including Sustainability and Social Value | Technical/Quality, Including Sustainability and Social Value | quality | 70.00% |
| Commercial and Price Schedule | Commercial and Price Schedule | price | 30.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£440k
Award date
29 Jul 2026
Contract start
30 Sept 2026
Contract end
31 Aug 2028
Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
Awarded 29 Jul 2026 · Contract period 30 Sept 2026 — 31 Aug 2028
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