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Youth Services Framework

Birmingham City Council · Local authority

In brief

Birmingham City Council is looking for suppliers for research and care work (West Midlands).

It is a framework worth up to £660,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 April 2027.

It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Thursday 10 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Wednesday 18 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Thursday 10 December 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 60% · Social Value · Pricing

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 27 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £660,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

The 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.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 27 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £660,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in West Midlands?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 4 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Wednesday 18 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Thursday 10 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Prevention and Early Intervention 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031 What this lot covers 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.	Social and domiciliary care, Education services, Research and development	—
Mentoring and Targeted Support 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031 What this lot covers 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.	Social and domiciliary care, Education services, Research and development	—
Outreach and Community Engagement 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031 What this lot covers 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.	Social and domiciliary care, Education services, Research and development	—
Specialist Violence Reduction Interventions 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031 What this lot covers 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.	Social and domiciliary care, Education services, Research and development	—

Timeline

18 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 088764-2026
29 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 091678-2026
29 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 091682-2026
14 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 097213-2026
15 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 097666-2026
27 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 101327-2026

About the buyer

Birmingham City CouncilLast 12 months

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From notice 088764-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 18 September 2026, last updated 27 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 October 2026.