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Learning Partners for Youth Guarantee-EMCCA

East Midlands Combined County Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: East Midlands Combined County Authority

Buyer Address: Northern Gateway Enterprise Centre, Chesterfield, UKF12, S40 1UT, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@eastmidsdevo.org.uk

Buyer Name: Nottinghamshire County Council

Buyer Address: County Hall, Loughborough Road, Nottingham, UKF16, NG2 7QP, United Kingdom

Contact Email: prpc@nottscc.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
500000.0 GBP
Gross: 600000 GBP
Published
05 Aug 2025, 11:09
Deadline
01 Sep 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

EMCCA is looking for Learning Partners to undertake work on the Youth Trailblazer project. The requirement is for: Lot 1-Research and Learning - Responsible for mapping the existing system, conducting in-depth research into barriers faced by young people (such as transport accessibility, health conditions, access to employment), and acting as a learning partner for the programme. This role will also support local evaluation requirements and provide evidence-based recommendations for continuous improvement. Lot 2 - Data Usage and Collaboration Insights - Tasked with mapping existing data flows, identifying opportunities to enhance the use of data for strategic and operational decision-making, and supporting the establishment of data-sharing agreements and digital tools to enable more effective data use. Procurement undertaken by Nottinghamshire County Council on behalf of East Midlands Combined County Authority

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/

Link Description: Search ref: DN782740-Learning Partners-Youth Trailblazer

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046080-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Learning & Evaluation

Lot Description: Responsible for mapping the existing system, conducting in-depth research into barriers faced by young people (such as transport accessibility, health conditions, access to employment), and acting as a learning partner for the programme. This role will also support local evaluation requirements and provide evidence-based recommendations for continuous improvement.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 250,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 300,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-06T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (80%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (20%)

Lot Title: Data Usage and Collaboration Insights

Lot Description: Tasked with mapping existing data flows, identifying opportunities to enhance the use of data for strategic and operational decision-making, and supporting the establishment of data-sharing agreements and digital tools to enable more effective data use.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 250,000

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 300,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-10-06T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (80%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (20%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Search ref: DN782740-Learning Partners-Youth Trailblazer

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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