AwardedAwarded 20 March 2026
Youth Guarantee Trailblazer - Project Evaluation
The West of England Combined Authority · Local authority
In brief
The West of England Combined Authority awarded research and consultancy work to Institute for Employment Studies on 20 March 2026.
The notice gives a value of £100,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 2 years, starting 10 March 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
The YGTs are testing a new regional approach and providing young people in YGT areas with early access to the Youth Guarantee. Importantly, the Trailblazers will provide evidence to inform the policy’s ongoing development at a national level. The Trailblazers are the government’s approach to designing, implementing, testing, and evaluating the Youth Guarantee. The YGT will test how local leadership and accountability, and existing support, can be integrated into a cohesive education, training, and employment support offer for young people.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Employment Studies (SME) 12 bids received | £99,310 | Awarded 20 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 008618-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 008642-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 028732-2026
About the buyer
The West of England Combined AuthorityLast 12 months
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From notice 008618-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 January 2026, last updated 27 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.