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title: "Grand Mentors Service"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL"
published: "2024-02-28"
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# Grand Mentors Service

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-418be0fd-518d-4fac-b1d7-4116a2ba41c1

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## Summary

The Milton Keynes City Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of the Grand Mentors Service. This service aims to provide volunteer mentors aged 50+ to support young people aged 16-25, focusing on areas such as finding employment, education, independent living skills, and wellbeing. The contract will benefit at least 30 young individuals annually, with a contract period from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025. The tender deadline is March 13, 2024. This opportunity falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender by Milton Keynes Council for the Grand Mentors Service presents an opportunity for businesses seeking to provide volunteer mentoring services to support young individuals in need. Organisations involved in health, social work, education, and well-being services are well-suited to compete. With the contract period starting on May 1, 2024, and focusing on improving the lives of young people transitioning from the care system, this opportunity aligns with businesses looking to make a positive social impact while growing their service offerings.

## Notice

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out for quotation for the provision of Grand Mentors Service. Grand Mentors is a concept to provide volunteer mentors (age 50+) to support young people, (aged 16 - 25) who are facing a challenging time in their lives. This will normally be support around finding and sustaining employment and education, as well as independent living skills and improved wellbeing. This project aims to improve the lives of young people leaving the care system by offering flexible personalised volunteer support. Not less than 30 young people per annum will benefit from volunteer support over the term of the contract. Additional information: For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969466df-31ea-420a-8da5-ccea9a66b636 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,500 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2024 at 14:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969466df-31ea-420a-8da5-ccea9a66b636
- 28 Feb 2024 at 09:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969466df-31ea-420a-8da5-ccea9a66b636

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969466df-31ea-420a-8da5-ccea9a66b636
  28th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home
- https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk

## Provenance

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