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One-to-one Support and Mentoring Services

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by Portsmouth City Council focuses on providing one-to-one support and mentoring services for children and young people. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically guidance and counselling, and will be conducted in the UKJ31 region (Portsmouth, United Kingdom). The tender, identified as C00010769, has reached the award stage with contracts signed on 17th December 2025, effective from 16th February 2026 to 31st March 2028, with a maximum extension date till 31st March 2031. The contract, valued at £80,000, includes renewal options, highlighting the potential for long-term engagement.

This tender presents promising business growth opportunities, primarily for companies specialising in counselling and mentoring services. Large-scale social enterprises, particularly those vested in educational and personal development services, stand to benefit significantly. The procurement method indicated is 'Below threshold - unknown', suggesting a less rigid bidding process, potentially widening access for well-suited businesses with a focus on children’s services to enter the market. MOTIV8 SOUTH LTD, a large organisation with a vested interest in community services, has already been identified as a supplier, emphasising the project’s alignment with organisations passionate about enhancing youth welfare and development.

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Notice Title

One-to-one Support and Mentoring Services

Notice Description

To enable children and young people CYP to develop positive relationships with their dedicated key workers. The CYP involved will receive support regarding their engagement with education, in addition to their social, emotional & personal development

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065946
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015686-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTIV8 SOUTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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