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23 Jul 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire focuses on the "Mentoring In Education" initiative, targeting services to support children within schools and across local community settings in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County. Classified under the industry category of Social Work and Related Services (CPV 85300000), this active procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions required by 17th August 2026. The open competitive flexible procedure mandates electronic submissions via Atamis, with an accelerated programme due to its light-touch contract status. Key deadlines include the enquiry period closing on 6th August 2026, and the entire contract valued at £300,667 with a gross amount of £360,800.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational mentoring, social work, or community support services, particularly those with experience in trauma-informed care and supporting at-risk youth. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suited to compete, as the procurement process has been designed to accommodate their participation. The assessment involves quality questions, presentations, and pricing evaluations, pressing the need for strong communication skills and a demonstrable impact on child development. With contract start and end dates spanning from 1st November 2026 to 31st March 2028, successful bidders will also have the option for two 12-month extensions, ensuring long-term engagement and continuity.

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Notice Title

Mentoring In Education

Notice Description

for the delivery of Mentoring in Education within Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County. The programme is an initiative aimed at providing tailored support to children within schools and extended to the local community. It is a preventative programme to engage children who are showing first signs of disengagement from education, through to those considered at risk of exclusion and those children have been exposed to serious violence predominantly as a witness or victim. The service will be based across 8 primary school settings that have been identified as having a high level of need, as well as working with children across community spaces as necessary. This project seeks to address the diverse needs of these students through a 1-2-1, trauma-aware, complex needs approach package. Mentors will equip children with the tools and resources necessary to develop positive behaviours, effective communication skills, resilience and improve educational outcomes and objectives. This is a programme designed to work directly within the school setting extending to the community as required, mentors will be expected to work closely alongside the safeguarding and pastoral teams within each of the identified education establishments. The Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Violence Reduction Partnership (NNVRP) will provide support identifying schools and the initial engagement stages. There may also be a need to work beyond the remit of the school if appropriate, providing wider support to families.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d285
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069990-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,667 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,667 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2028-04-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 6LU
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham, TLF15 North Nottinghamshire, TLF16 South Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Ernehale
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

Further Information

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