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Young Persons Support and Guidance

Rochdale Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2026 at 14:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Dec 2025 at 13:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rochdale Borough Council is undertaking a procurement process titled "Young Persons Support and Guidance," focusing on delivering education and training services within Rochdale, UK. The aim is to assist young people aged 16 to 17, and those 19 to 25 with specific needs, in participating effectively in education, training, or employment. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, classified under the 'light touch' regime, allowing electronic submission of tenders until 21 January 2026. The contract period is from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with potential for a 12-month extension. The procurement stage is currently at award, with Positive Steps Oldham confirmed as the supplier, while the tender previously concluded with 7 bids submitted.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in educational support and youth services. Rochdale Borough Council's focus on innovative and flexible service provision that adapts to legislative changes and local priorities offers a robust potential market. Companies with experience in providing proactive outreach and guidance services are well-suited to compete, especially where quality and social value are emphasized over price. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, aligning with the Council's priority to reduce NEET (not in education, employment, or training) numbers through early intervention and significant guidance for young people. This contract could broaden service provider scope and establish stronger community ties in Rochdale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Young Persons Support and Guidance

Notice Description

A support service that will enable Rochdale Local Authority to carry out its statutory duties with regard to the participation of young people, between the ages of 16 and 17 (and 19-25 where young people have an Education Health and Care Plan or are from a care background). This will be achieved by supporting and influencing young people to raise aspirations, supporting their ability to participate in education, training or employment with training. Rochdale Borough Council's objective is to commission a Support and Outreach service for Rochdale's priority groups of young people that tracks, identifies and intervenes early and offers ongoing appropriate specialist support and guidance, which will enable them to make informed, realistic decisions for effective transition into Education, Employment and/or Training (EET) and reduce Rochdale Borough's NEET numbers. The service will be innovative and highly flexible, responding quickly to changes in legislation and local priorities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015715-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,920,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,920,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,867,907 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Rochdale Borough Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
OL16 1XU
Postcode Area
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POSITIVE STEPS OLDHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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