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Mentoring for Care Leavers

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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23 Jul 2026 at 14:36

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23 Jul 2026 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of mentoring services for care leavers to VOLUNTEERING MATTERS. This initiative forms part of the council's broader goal to offer consistent support to young people and young adults exiting care in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The procurement process, categorised under Health and Social Work Services, used a direct procurement method without competition, which falls under a below-threshold, light-touch regime. With the procurement process now complete, the contract is valued at £75,000 with a duration from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027, and an option for a six-month extension. The tender description included a detailed strategy for a pilot programme, aimed at delivering a structured mentoring service within an annual budget of £50,000.

This project presents a substantial opportunity for SMEs and organisations in the social services sector interested in collaborating on innovative, community-focused initiatives. The mentoring services contract could benefit businesses with expertise or interest in youth support, volunteering efforts, and social work services. By engaging in this contract, businesses can establish or strengthen their relationship with a public authority like Newcastle City Council, positioning themselves as key players in socially impactful projects. The opportunity for a pilot service also allows for creative contributions to a programme intended to support a vulnerable demographic, potentially paving the way for further collaborations and contract renewals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mentoring for Care Leavers

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council are seeking a Provider to deliver Mentoring Services to Young People and Young Adults who are care leavers within Newcastle City Council. This is a unique opportunity to work with the Council to design and deliver a pilot service across the city, for a period of up to 18-months, to meet the Council's aim of providing a consistent approach to supporting our care leavers. The Council requires a service that can be delivered within an annual budget of PS50,000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d24c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069883-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY 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
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLUNTEERING MATTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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