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Mentoring

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

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20 Oct 2025 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bexley has completed a direct procurement process for a bespoke mentoring programme aimed at mixed heritage and black African/Caribbean/British children. This procurement falls under the services category with a main focus on welfare services for children and young people. The procurement method used was below the threshold without competition. The contract, awarded to Air Network, has been active since 1st February 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st January 2026. The programme will cover multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including areas such as the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and more, providing extensive geographical reach and potential clientele.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in child welfare and educational mentoring services. Companies similar to Air Network, which is a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), could find this type of contract beneficial, especially those with a focussed interest or expertise in supporting diverse communities. Businesses experienced in developing tailored educational programmes or those capable of delivering services across wide geographical areas within the UK may be particularly well-suited to engage in such tendering opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Mentoring

Notice Description

Bespoke mentoring programme for mixed heritage and black African/Caribbean/British Children

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066643-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bexley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEXLEYHEATH
Postcode
DA6 7AT
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIR NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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