Tender

Connecting Care Leavers

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 15:02

PlanningUpdate

18 Feb 2026 at 13:52

Planning

13 Feb 2026 at 12:30

Planning

13 Feb 2026 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council, located in Manchester, is currently in the Tender stage for the procurement titled "Connecting Care Leavers." This initiative falls within the Health and social work services category and aims to provide a mentoring and psychological wellbeing service for care leavers aged 16 to 25. The opportunity is being procured through an open competition under the light-touch regime, with electronic submissions allowed until the tender period ends on 26th March 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their enquiries by 19th March 2026. The contract is set to begin on 1st August 2026 and may be extended by two optional 12-month periods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs with relevant experience in social work and community services, particularly those skilled in youth mentoring and psychological support. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality services focused on building resilience and independence among young care leavers are well-positioned to compete. The contract value is set at £624,780, expanding potentially through renewal options, offering a lucrative prospect for businesses committed to contributing positively to the Salford Children and Young People's Improvement Plan and strengthening the local support framework for vulnerable youth transitioning to adulthood.

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Notice Title

Connecting Care Leavers

Notice Description

Salford City Council wishes to commission a provider with previous experience of working with cared for / care leavers to deliver a mentoring and psychological wellbeing service for care leavers aged 16 to 25. The service will provide continuity of support to young people as they enter adulthood as well as build resilience and independence

Planning Information

A pre-market engagement document was uploaded to the chest portal on 20/8/25. No clarification questions were received 10 responses were received

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017453-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£624,780 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£624,780 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M27 5DA
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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Further Information

Notice Documents

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