Costessey Town Council - Youth Provision Tender 2025

Description

Costessey Town Council seeks a qualified organisation to deliver a year-long 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 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:
o	Costessey Town Council
o	Local Police & ASB officers
o	Ormiston Victory Academy
o	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 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.