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A Mentoring service for young people at risk of serious youth violence

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM

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Award

12 Mar 2026 at 20:30

Tender

25 Sep 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham is conducting an open competition tender for a mentoring service targeting young individuals at risk of gang-related violence. The buying organisation, a public authority, seeks experienced providers to deliver this service for two years, starting on 1 April 2026, with the possibility of a one-year extension based on performance and funding. Classified under social work and related services, the initiative aims to connect mentees aged 11-25—referred by the Youth Offending Service—with educational and employment opportunities to deter involvement in criminal activities. The contract is located in Barking, London, with final bids assessed on criteria including quality and social value.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the social services sector, particularly SMEs and VCSEs. Organisations specialising in mentoring, youth services, or anti-violence programmes could leverage this contract to expand their services and impact in the community. With the emphasis on tailored mentoring to combat youth violence and foster professional relationships with at-risk young people, businesses adept in educational and vocational support will find fitting prospects here. A focus on delivering quality services, alongside an effective pricing strategy, will be instrumental for success in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Title

A Mentoring service for young people at risk of serious youth violence

Notice Description

Due to the expiry of an existing contract, the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham is advertising to seek tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the provision of Mentoring Service for Young People at Risk of Serious Youth Violence. The new contract is expected to run for a period of two (2) years commencing 1st April 2026 and may be extended for a further one (1) year subject to funding and providers performance (at the sole discretion of the Council). The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham (LBBD) requires mentoring services for young people aged 11-25 at risk of gang affiliation, vulnerable to gang exploitation. LBBD continues to experience increasing levels of gang activity and entrants into the criminal justice system. Our aim is to better support young people who may be more susceptible to exploitation and provide them with intensive support to move away from criminal activities and be able to access employment and training opportunities. The mentoring service will provide support to young people aged 11-25 at risk of gang affiliation, vulnerable to gang exploitation who have been referred by the Youth Offending Service. They will link the young people with education, training and employment opportunities. Not all young people learn or develop in the same way, and mentoring provides a tailored approach to help each young person with their individual needs and goals. The Mentors will develop a professional relationship with the mentee so they can offer support and deter these young people from youth violence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One year extension if both parties are satisfied to extend

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a26a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022623-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£247,281 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARKING
Postcode
IG11 7LU
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering

Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Barking

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPARK2LIFE

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