Youth Provision Tender 2025

Costessey Town Council seeks a qualified organisation to deliver a year-long (with the potential to extend to another four years) youth provision for ages 11–18, offering accessible, inclusive, and engaging youth activities. The programme aims to provide regular youth sessions, targeted outreach, and community engagement to improve wellbeing and reduce anti-social behaviour.

Objectives

The chosen provider will:

• Run weekly youth sessions/activities including holidays
• Deliver outreach and mentoring to address mental health and anti-social behaviour.
• Establish a Youth Advisory Group/Panel with local schools (notably Ormiston Victory Academy).
• Offer inclusive, youth-led activities and attend community events.
• Use evidence-based engagement, tracking participation and outcomes.

Expected Outcomes

• Reduction in youth anti-social behaviour (ASB).
• Improved mental health and wellbeing.
• Higher youth participation in local initiatives.
• Stronger youth leadership and voice in the community.
• Positive links between young people, families, schools, and community groups.

Target Groups

• Young people aged 11–18 in Costessey (particularly Queen's Hills, Tower Close).
• Those experiencing mental health challenges, isolation, or risk of disengagement.
• Individuals not currently accessing other services or youth activities.

Scope of Services

The provider must:

• Employ qualified, DBS-cleared youth workers.
• Design a youth-led, inclusive activity programme.
• Offer early intervention around wellbeing, identity, and aspirations.
• Collaborate with partners including:

• Costessey Town Council
• Local Police & ASB officers
• Ormiston Victory Academy
• South Norfolk Youth Advisory Board

• Provide quarterly reports on engagement, outcomes, and case studies.
• Maintain full risk assessments, safeguarding, and insurance.

Budget & Resources

Council funding (£30,000) covers staffing, materials, outreach, digital tools, and management.
In-kind support from the Council:

• Free venue hire
• Strategic oversight, promotion, and community connections.

Monitoring & Evaluation

Providers must track and evidence impact through:

• Participant registration and demographic data.
• Pre/post surveys and qualitative feedback (e.g., stories of change).
• Quarterly review meetings with Council officers and councillors.

Application Requirements

Interested organisations must complete and application form and/or submit a proposal (max 6 pages) including:

• Organisational experience in youth work/outreach.
• Staffing structure and delivery plan (weekly timetable, engagement strategy).
• Safeguarding, inclusivity, and mental health approach.
• Example KPIs or evaluation frameworks.
• Detailed budget breakdown.
• Proof of insurance and DBS checks.
• Two relevant references.

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