Youth Services in Faversham - 3 Year SLA

Invitation to Tender for a 3 Year Service Level Agreement for Youth Provision in Faversham:

Organisations are invited to tender to:

1. Develop, manage and deliver demand-led youth provision in Faversham.

2. Facilitate and develop youth participation and representation in Faversham, working within and complementing current frameworks

Organisations might include social enterprises, charities, co-operatives, staff mutuals, community interest companies. Tenders from a partnership of existing organisations is also welcome.

Faversham Town Council have allocated funding for the provision of youth work for the period 2022 - 2025, which may be supplemented by further grant or project funding over the course of the SLA.

Tenders will be evaluated against the following criteria:

1. Experience of similar work and track record.

2. The quality of the proposal in relation to the identified needs in the area

3. The ability to offer a range of youth work provision to include centre based, detached street based, other activities, advice and support plus youth participation

4. Value for money which includes reference to added value such as volunteer in-kind support.

5. Evidence of partnership working.

6. Evidence of a clear understanding of the existing local structures for youth provision and youth representation.

7. Evidence of local need and changing nature of youth provision

8. Adaptability and ability to respond to need

9. Evidence of appropriate policies and procedures, insurances, professional qualifications and support mechanisms within the organisation

10. Evidence of ability to work within the timeframe and budget.

Applications to be made using the Application Form provided.