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title: "LGBT Youth Groups and Pastoral support"
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# LGBT Youth Groups and Pastoral support

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-278e11fb-ff89-4b01-ae0b-442bcac334cd

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "LGBT Youth Groups and Pastoral Support" is initiated by Cheshire West and Chester, seeking services in the health and social work sector. The tender period ends on 20 August 2018, with the contract set to start on 1 November 2018 and running until 31 October 2020. This open procedure invites interested parties to provide centre-based youth groups and pastoral support within Chester, Ellesmere Port, and Winsford, primarily targeting LGBT young people aged 13 to 19. Key contact for this tender is Debbie Pitcher, who can be reached via email or telephone.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in youth services, mental health support, and community engagement, particularly those with experience in working with LGBT youth or similar demographics. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the focus on community-based services and the potential for delivering innovative, impactful programming tailored to the needs of local youth. Businesses with training capabilities for secondary school staff would also find a valuable niche within this tender.

## Notice

The provider will offer: * 3 centre based youth groups for LGBT young people 50 weeks per year. The provision will run fortnightly in the Chester, Ellesmere Port and Winsford locality in accessible venues. The provider will offer a range of positive activities and targeted interventions which will include Emotional Health and Well-being; Reducing risk taking behaviour; and Health. The groups will predominantly be accessible to young people aged 13 to 19, however younger ages may be considered with agreement by the Commissioning Manager * Pastoral support to 10 secondary schools to include one to one pupil support and training for teachers and school staff to increase awareness and improve support for pupils who identify as LGBT. * Awareness raising for Children's Service workforce to support their work with LGBT young people.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4875ac5e-2404-4dc3-ad22-7b36ff7ba4b4 |
| 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 | 2 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2018 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4875ac5e-2404-4dc3-ad22-7b36ff7ba4b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4875ac5e-2404-4dc3-ad22-7b36ff7ba4b4
  2nd August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0a13e11c-bf93-e811-80ed-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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