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title: "Business Mentoring Programme for Looked After Children"
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# Business Mentoring Programme for Looked After Children

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fcdb623-0a71-4be4-95fa-9c56e963f720

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for a "Business Mentoring Programme for Looked After Children," aimed at providing mentoring services for teenagers in care. This open tender falls under the training services category, with a contract value of £19,500, and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period is set to close on 15 May 2017, while the contract is expected to commence on 1 September 2017, lasting until 31 August 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mentoring, training, and educational support services, particularly those focused on youth engagement and personal development. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-suited to respond, as the initiative seeks providers who can deliver impactful mentoring experiences to enhance educational and vocational aspirations among looked-after young people.

## Notice

Education of Children in Care Services are seeking provision of a business mentoring programme for teenage young people who are in care. The aim of the scheme is to raise aspirations, enabling those young people involved to experience the wider world of work and to work with experienced and engaging mentors who will be aspirational role models to the mentees. This should increase confidence and positive engagement and attitudes towards current education (school/college) and also in pursuing further education and work. Procurement documents can be accessed via the Council's e-tendering portal (http://www.eastmidstenders.org). Additional information: http://www.eastmidstenders.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96a408c2-051b-4f3a-8a67-522125ccb998 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2017 at 14:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96a408c2-051b-4f3a-8a67-522125ccb998
- 3 Apr 2017 at 14:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96a408c2-051b-4f3a-8a67-522125ccb998
- 3 Apr 2017 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96a408c2-051b-4f3a-8a67-522125ccb998

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96a408c2-051b-4f3a-8a67-522125ccb998
  3rd April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  Procurement documents can be accessed via the Council's e-tendering portal

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