Tender

Grand Mentors Service

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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28 Feb 2024 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Milton Keynes City Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of the Grand Mentors Service. This service aims to provide volunteer mentors aged 50+ to support young people aged 16-25, focusing on areas such as finding employment, education, independent living skills, and wellbeing. The contract will benefit at least 30 young individuals annually, with a contract period from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025. The tender deadline is March 13, 2024. This opportunity falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender by Milton Keynes Council for the Grand Mentors Service presents an opportunity for businesses seeking to provide volunteer mentoring services to support young individuals in need. Organisations involved in health, social work, education, and well-being services are well-suited to compete. With the contract period starting on May 1, 2024, and focusing on improving the lives of young people transitioning from the care system, this opportunity aligns with businesses looking to make a positive social impact while growing their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Grand Mentors Service

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out for quotation for the provision of Grand Mentors Service. Grand Mentors is a concept to provide volunteer mentors (age 50+) to support young people, (aged 16 - 25) who are facing a challenging time in their lives. This will normally be support around finding and sustaining employment and education, as well as independent living skills and improved wellbeing. This project aims to improve the lives of young people leaving the care system by offering flexible personalised volunteer support. Not less than 30 young people per annum will benefit from volunteer support over the term of the contract. Additional information: For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969466df-31ea-420a-8da5-ccea9a66b636
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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