Planning

Connecting Care Leavers

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2026 at 13:52

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13 Feb 2026 at 12:30

Planning

13 Feb 2026 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council is planning a procurement process under the title "Connecting Care Leavers," targeting the health and social work services industry category. The Council aims to commission a provider with experience in mentoring and psychological wellbeing for care leavers aged 16 to 25. As the buying organisation, Salford City Council is looking to provide continuity of support to young individuals as they transition into adulthood, helping to build resilience and independence. The planned procurement is part of the City's Children and Young People's Improvement Plan. The process is at the planning stage, with key dates including a tender period ending on 25th March 2026 and the contract starting on 3rd August 2026. Located in Manchester, United Kingdom, the procurement is an open competition, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers potential business growth opportunities for organisations experienced in community-based support services and outreach emotional health provisions. Businesses adept at delivering mentoring and psychological services will find this an attractive prospect. The process features light-touch procurement and enables successful parties to renew contracts for an extended period. Firms specialising in health, social care, and community services, particularly those with a background in supporting care leavers, are well-suited to compete. With electronic submissions allowed, entities have the opportunity to engage conveniently. This initiative invites qualified providers to contribute to meaningful social impact within the community, fostering stable business relationships with Salford City Council and enhancing service delivery for vulnerable groups.

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Notice Title

Connecting Care Leavers

Notice Description

Salford City Council wish 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. The successful provider is to deliver a) a community-based mentoring support service for care leavers aged 16 to 25 for a maximum of 2 years and b) a community based and outreach emotional health / psychological wellbeing support service with access to 1-2-1 talking therapy and group support. Anticipated length of support up to 12 months with the option to self-re-refer into the service and to access advice or brief intervention.

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/014791-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
25 Feb 20262 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@salford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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