Tender

Mentoring and Care Leavers Forum Service

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Nov 2019 at 13:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking proposals for the "Mentoring and Care Leavers Forum Service," which falls under the category of Other community, social and personal services. The tender is currently active and has been published as part of an open procurement process, with submissions due by 13 December 2019. The service aims to provide mentoring for looked-after children and care leavers aged 16 to 28 in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The anticipated contract period will commence on 1 April 2020 and conclude on 31 March 2025, with a total contract value of £237,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute to essential social services. Businesses that specialise in mentoring, youth support, or social care services will find this procurement particularly relevant. By participating in this tender, organisations can not only expand their service offerings but also play a vital role in supporting the transition of care leavers into independent living, thereby enhancing their community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mentoring and Care Leavers Forum Service

Notice Description

The Council requires the Service Provider to provide a mentoring service for looked after children, and care leavers aged between 16 and 28, providing continuity of support to care leavers as they cease to be the statutory responsibility of the local authority. The mentoring may take place individually or in small groups. (Under the current arrangements, a worker is employed for 35 hours per week for this aspect of the contract). 2.2 The Council further requires recruitment and support for one former care leaver to facilitate the Stockport Care Leaver Forum, to represent the voice of Stockport care leavers, or those now living in Stockport, and to work closely with Stockport Council Participation Team. For reference, the forum has recently be renamed "Have your Say". The forum worker will also attend quarterly residential and 16+ provider forums set up by the Council. The recruited forum worker will received all necessary support and mentoring in order to deliver this role. (Under the current arrangements, a worker is employed for 8 hours per week for this aspect of the contract).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3eec4d1-fcbf-4bcd-8b40-8f8d8078c35c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f014bf2e-236a-4838-8e12-a2e996aaa57c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£237,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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