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Award

26 Jun 2026 at 13:23

Tender

21 May 2026 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Project Jumpstart to Success (GLA's UKSPF)" by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London focuses on mentoring NEET young people aged 16-24, across multiple London locations, with a particular emphasis on tailored support and development initiatives. This initiative falls under the category of education and training services and aims to empower young Londoners to transition into employment or further education. The procurement method used is an open competition below the threshold. The tender process began with the notice published on 26th June 2026 and has now progressed to the contract stage, which was signed on 27th May 2026. The active contract period runs from 4th June 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in education, training, and mentoring services, especially those experienced in supporting youth from diverse and challenging backgrounds. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative approaches to skill development, particularly in technology and self-employment training, are well-suited to participate. By engaging in this project, companies can not only expand their service offerings in collaboration with public authorities but also contribute significantly to the social and economic upliftment of young people in London.

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Notice Title

Project Jumpstart to Success (GLA's UKSPF)

Notice Description

The Jumpstart to Success project is a collaboration between the City of London Corporation's Adult Skills and Education Service, a selection of London Local Authorities and up to 2 prospective additional partners. The project will mentor NEET young people aged between 16-24 years old. The project will focus on individually tailored support, building confidence, motivating and personal development, ultimately helping young Londoners into employment, education or training. The project aims to access YP through housing, social /youth offending services, children's services, and central London Job Centres. This programme targets groups including those from ethnical backgrounds, NEET women and those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). YP will participate in activities which develop and strengthen their skills, such as coding sessions and hackathons to capitalise on the strengths of those with neurodiverse abilities. Mentors will guide YP on developing pre-employment, interpersonal and life skills and knowledge to move into employment via 'good jobs', self-employment and education or training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060403-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CULTIV8

PSEV

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