Pre-Tender Market Engagement- Tender for the provision of Youth Engagement Services (YES) for Children and Young People aged 11 – 25 years old in Northern Ireland

The PHA wishes to inform the market that they are planning to procure the provision of a Youth Engagement Service for Children and Young People aged 11-25 in Northern Ireland. Lot 1: Youth Engagement Service - Ballymena SERVICE- The PHA require service providers to deliver a client centered interculturally competent and diversity sensitive Youth Engagement Service for all children and young people aged 11-25 years old. This Service will work holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. This Service provides a wide range of interventions and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialize in an alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Service requires the provision of a venue that is accessible and acceptable to all Service users. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need. The Youth Engagement Service will have the capacity to provide Educational Programmes, In Service Support and onward referral pertaining to the following range of issues including, but not restricted to: • Mental and Emotional Health Issues: Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Self-harm, Family Problems, Educational (School) Problems. • Wider Personal and Health Issues: Drugs and Alcohol (including tobacco), Relationships, Sexual Health, Healthy Eating. • Social Welfare Issues: Benefits, Housing, Debts, Employment; and, • Practical Issues: Further Education, Careers, Money Management, Independent Living Skills. Pre-tender Market Engagement paper – see CFT 4564597 The PHA wishes to carry out pre-tender market engagement with interested providers using a Pre-tender Market Engagement paper. The purpose of this PIN (Prior Information Notice) and the paper is to raise awareness of an upcoming procurement; gauge the level of interest in the provision of such services; engage / receive feedback from the market by outlining the PHA’s proposals for the delivery of this service, its procurement plans and requirements, in advance of any formal tender process. It is in the interests of transparency and equal treatment that a paper-based approach is being taken which is being conducted in writing Additional information: See Section VI.3

The PHA wishes to inform the market that they are planning to procure the provision of a Youth Engagement Service for Children and Young People aged 11-25 in Northern Ireland. Lot 2: Youth Engagement Service - Banbridge SERVICE- The PHA require service providers to deliver a client centered interculturally competent and diversity sensitive Youth Engagement Service for all children and young people aged 11-25 years old. This Service will work holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. This Service provides a wide range of interventions and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialize in an alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Service requires the provision of a venue that is accessible and acceptable to all Service users. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need. The Youth Engagement Service will have the capacity to provide Educational Programmes, In Service Support and onward referral pertaining to the following range of issues including, but not restricted to: • Mental and Emotional Health Issues: Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Self-harm, Family Problems, Educational (School) Problems. • Wider Personal and Health Issues: Drugs and Alcohol (including tobacco), Relationships, Sexual Health, Healthy Eating. • Social Welfare Issues: Benefits, Housing, Debts, Employment; and, • Practical Issues: Further Education, Careers, Money Management, Independent Living Skills. Pre-tender Market Engagement paper – see CFT 4564597 The PHA wishes to carry out pre-tender market engagement with interested providers using a Pre-tender Market Engagement paper. The purpose of this PIN (Prior Information Notice) and the paper is to raise awareness of an upcoming procurement; gauge the level of interest in the provision of such services; engage / receive feedback from the market by outlining the PHA’s proposals for the delivery of this service, its procurement plans and requirements, in advance of any formal tender process. It is in the interests of transparency and equal treatment that a paper-based approach is being taken which is being conducted in writing Additional information: See Section VI.3

The PHA wishes to inform the market that they are planning to procure the provision of a Youth Engagement Service for Children and Young People aged 11-25 in Northern Ireland. Lot 3: Youth Engagement Service - Bangor SERVICE- The PHA require service providers to deliver a client centered interculturally competent and diversity sensitive Youth Engagement Service for all children and young people aged 11-25 years old. This Service will work holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. This Service provides a wide range of interventions and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialize in an alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Service requires the provision of a venue that is accessible and acceptable to all Service users. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need. The Youth Engagement Service will have the capacity to provide Educational Programmes, In Service Support and onward referral pertaining to the following range of issues including, but not restricted to: • Mental and Emotional Health Issues: Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Self-harm, Family Problems, Educational (School) Problems. • Wider Personal and Health Issues: Drugs and Alcohol (including tobacco), Relationships, Sexual Health, Healthy Eating. • Social Welfare Issues: Benefits, Housing, Debts, Employment; and, • Practical Issues: Further Education, Careers, Money Management, Independent Living Skills. Pre-tender Market Engagement paper – see CFT 4564597 The PHA wishes to carry out pre-tender market engagement with interested providers using a Pre-tender Market Engagement paper. The purpose of this PIN (Prior Information Notice) and the paper is to raise awareness of an upcoming procurement; gauge the level of interest in the provision of such services; engage / receive feedback from the market by outlining the PHA’s proposals for the delivery of this service, its procurement plans and requirements, in advance of any formal tender process. It is in the interests of transparency and equal treatment that a paper-based approach is being taken which is being conducted in writing Additional information: See Section VI.3

The PHA wishes to inform the market that they are planning to procure the provision of a Youth Engagement Service for Children and Young People aged 11-25 in Northern Ireland. Lot 4: Youth Engagement Service - Belfast SERVICE- The PHA require service providers to deliver a client centered interculturally competent and diversity sensitive Youth Engagement Service for all children and young people aged 11-25 years old. This Service will work holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. This Service provides a wide range of interventions and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialize in an alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Service requires the provision of a venue that is accessible and acceptable to all Service users. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need. The Youth Engagement Service will have the capacity to provide Educational Programmes, In Service Support and onward referral pertaining to the following range of issues including, but not restricted to: • Mental and Emotional Health Issues: Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Self-harm, Family Problems, Educational (School) Problems. • Wider Personal and Health Issues: Drugs and Alcohol (including tobacco), Relationships, Sexual Health, Healthy Eating. • Social Welfare Issues: Benefits, Housing, Debts, Employment; and, • Practical Issues: Further Education, Careers, Money Management, Independent Living Skills. Pre-tender Market Engagement paper – see CFT 4564597 The PHA wishes to carry out pre-tender market engagement with interested providers using a Pre-tender Market Engagement paper. The purpose of this PIN (Prior Information Notice) and the paper is to raise awareness of an upcoming procurement; gauge the level of interest in the provision of such services; engage / receive feedback from the market by outlining the PHA’s proposals for the delivery of this service, its procurement plans and requirements, in advance of any formal tender process. It is in the interests of transparency and equal treatment that a paper-based approach is being taken which is being conducted in writing Additional information: See Section VI.3

The PHA wishes to inform the market that they are planning to procure the provision of a Youth Engagement Service for Children and Young People aged 11-25 in Northern Ireland. Lot 5: Youth Engagement Service - Carrickfergus SERVICE- The PHA require service providers to deliver a client centered interculturally competent and diversity sensitive Youth Engagement Service for all children and young people aged 11-25 years old. This Service will work holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. This Service provides a wide range of interventions and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialize in an alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Service requires the provision of a venue that is accessible and acceptable to all Service users. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need. The Youth Engagement Service will have the capacity to provide Educational Programmes, In Service Support and onward referral pertaining to the following range of issues including, but not restricted to: • Mental and Emotional Health Issues: Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Self-harm, Family Problems, Educational (School) Problems. • Wider Personal and Health Issues: Drugs and Alcohol (including tobacco), Relationships, Sexual Health, Healthy Eating. • Social Welfare Issues: Benefits, Housing, Debts, Employment; and, • Practical Issues: Further Education, Careers, Money Management, Independent Living Skills. Pre-tender Market Engagement paper – see CFT 4564597 The PHA wishes to carry out pre-tender market engagement with interested providers using a Pre-tender Market Engagement paper. The purpose of this PIN (Prior Information Notice) and the paper is to raise awareness of an upcoming procurement; gauge the level of interest in the provision of such services; engage / receive feedback from the market by outlining the PHA’s proposals for the delivery of this service, its procurement plans and requirements, in advance of any formal tender process. It is in the interests of transparency and equal treatment that a paper-based approach is being taken which is being conducted in writing Additional information: See Section VI.3

The PHA wishes to inform the market that they are planning to procure the provision of a Youth Engagement Service for Children and Young People aged 11-25 in Northern Ireland. Lot 6: Youth Engagement Service - Derry/Londonderry SERVICE- The PHA require service providers to deliver a client centered interculturally competent and diversity sensitive Youth Engagement Service for all children and young people aged 11-25 years old. This Service will work holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. This Service provides a wide range of interventions and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialize in an alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Service requires the provision of a venue that is accessible and acceptable to all Service users. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need. The Youth Engagement Service will have the capacity to provide Educational Programmes, In Service Support and onward referral pertaining to the following range of issues including, but not restricted to: • Mental and Emotional Health Issues: Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Self-harm, Family Problems, Educational (School) Problems. • Wider Personal and Health Issues: Drugs and Alcohol (including tobacco), Relationships, Sexual Health, Healthy Eating. • Social Welfare Issues: Benefits, Housing, Debts, Employment; and, • Practical Issues: Further Education, Careers, Money Management, Independent Living Skills. Pre-tender Market Engagement paper – see CFT 4564597 The PHA wishes to carry out pre-tender market engagement with interested providers using a Pre-tender Market Engagement paper. The purpose of this PIN (Prior Information Notice) and the paper is to raise awareness of an upcoming procurement; gauge the level of interest in the provision of such services; engage / receive feedback from the market by outlining the PHA’s proposals for the delivery of this service, its procurement plans and requirements, in advance of any formal tender process. It is in the interests of transparency and equal treatment that a paper-based approach is being taken which is being conducted in writing Additional information: See Section VI.3

The PHA wishes to inform the market that they are planning to procure the provision of a Youth Engagement Service for Children and Young People aged 11-25 in Northern Ireland. Lot 7: Youth Engagement Service - Enniskillen SERVICE- The PHA require service providers to deliver a client centered interculturally competent and diversity sensitive Youth Engagement Service for all children and young people aged 11-25 years old. This Service will work holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. This Service provides a wide range of interventions and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialize in an alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Service requires the provision of a venue that is accessible and acceptable to all Service users. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need. The Youth Engagement Service will have the capacity to provide Educational Programmes, In Service Support and onward referral pertaining to the following range of issues including, but not restricted to: • Mental and Emotional Health Issues: Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Self-harm, Family Problems, Educational (School) Problems. • Wider Personal and Health Issues: Drugs and Alcohol (including tobacco), Relationships, Sexual Health, Healthy Eating. • Social Welfare Issues: Benefits, Housing, Debts, Employment; and, • Practical Issues: Further Education, Careers, Money Management, Independent Living Skills. Pre-tender Market Engagement paper – see CFT 4564597 The PHA wishes to carry out pre-tender market engagement with interested providers using a Pre-tender Market Engagement paper. The purpose of this PIN (Prior Information Notice) and the paper is to raise awareness of an upcoming procurement; gauge the level of interest in the provision of such services; engage / receive feedback from the market by outlining the PHA’s proposals for the delivery of this service, its procurement plans and requirements, in advance of any formal tender process. It is in the interests of transparency and equal treatment that a paper-based approach is being taken which is being conducted in writing Additional information: See Section VI.3

The PHA wishes to inform the market that they are planning to procure the provision of a Youth Engagement Service for Children and Young People aged 11-25 in Northern Ireland. Lot 8: Youth Engagement Service – Newry SERVICE- The PHA require service providers to deliver a client centered interculturally competent and diversity sensitive Youth Engagement Service for all children and young people aged 11-25 years old. This Service will work holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. This Service provides a wide range of interventions and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialize in an alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Service requires the provision of a venue that is accessible and acceptable to all Service users. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need. The Youth Engagement Service will have the capacity to provide Educational Programmes, In Service Support and onward referral pertaining to the following range of issues including, but not restricted to: • Mental and Emotional Health Issues: Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Self-harm, Family Problems, Educational (School) Problems. • Wider Personal and Health Issues: Drugs and Alcohol (including tobacco), Relationships, Sexual Health, Healthy Eating. • Social Welfare Issues: Benefits, Housing, Debts, Employment; and, • Practical Issues: Further Education, Careers, Money Management, Independent Living Skills. Pre-tender Market Engagement paper – see CFT 4564597 The PHA wishes to carry out pre-tender market engagement with interested providers using a Pre-tender Market Engagement paper. The purpose of this PIN (Prior Information Notice) and the paper is to raise awareness of an upcoming procurement; gauge the level of interest in the provision of such services; engage / receive feedback from the market by outlining the PHA’s proposals for the delivery of this service, its procurement plans and requirements, in advance of any formal tender process. It is in the interests of transparency and equal treatment that a paper-based approach is being taken which is being conducted in writing Additional information: See Section VI.3