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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.
No supplier information available.