Youth Services for Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath

The official Find a Tender record identifies Fair Oak & Horton Heath Parish Council as the lead buyer, Bishopstoke Parish Council as a second buyer, and Eastleigh Borough Council as the procuring entity running the exercise on the parish councils' behalf. The commission is for a flexible, inclusive and place-based youth service for people aged 8 to 19 in Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath.

The service is intended to provide safe, accessible and positive opportunities that support wellbeing, confidence, connection and positive participation. The provider is expected to work with parish and town councils, Local Area Committees, schools and community partners, while remaining adaptable to possible local government reorganisation. The initial term runs from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029, with an optional one-year extension to 31 March 2030.

The structured official record states a maximum value of £126,000 excluding VAT and £151,200 including VAT. The notice also states that the initial two-year fee is £84,000 excluding VAT, based on a maximum annual budget of £42,000. Tender submissions must be made through the South East Business Portal by 23 November 2026 at 17:00 UTC.

Suppliers should review the full documents on that portal before deciding whether and how to bid.