--- title: "Mentoring and Care Leavers' Forum Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-627eb65b-aa00-40c3-b354-17ffb66dee10" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-627eb65b-aa00-40c3-b354-17ffb66dee10" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-627eb65b-aa00-40c3-b354-17ffb66dee10.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-627eb65b-aa00-40c3-b354-17ffb66dee10.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-31" --- # Mentoring and Care Leavers' Forum Service Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-627eb65b-aa00-40c3-b354-17ffb66dee10 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-627eb65b-aa00-40c3-b354-17ffb66dee10) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-627eb65b-aa00-40c3-b354-17ffb66dee10.json) ## Summary Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a Mentoring and Care Leavers' Forum Service, aimed at supporting care leavers through mentoring and coordinating social activities designed to enhance their independence and well-being. This open procedure procurement falls under the "Other community, social and personal services" industry category (CPV Code-98000000-3). The tender process is currently active with a submission deadline on 2nd December 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract will commence on 1st April 2025 and run until 31st March 2028. The estimated contract value ranges between £291,000 and £425,000. This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs skilled in delivering community and social services. Businesses that specialise in mentoring services, youth engagement, and social activity coordination are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, firms with experience in supporting vulnerable populations, especially care leavers, through practical and emotional assistance, will find this contract aligns with their expertise. Participants will gain the opportunity to influence service development and directly impact young people's lives, which can enhance their reputation and service offerings. ## Notice Mentoring services for care leavers and co-ordination of the care leavers' forum. Related consultation group and social activities such as focused consultation drop-in sessions, trips and meals. * Coordination of a care leavers' forum to ensure participation and engagement from young people, to help develop and shape services going forward. The primary purpose of the mentoring service is to provide bespoke practical and emotional support to care leavers including; * Building skills, confidence and resilience to support independent living. * Access to weekly support. * Registering at local GP and dentist. * Applying for education employment or training. * Practical support to access leisure activities and services, or volunteering in the community to improve physical and mental health. * Registering and applying for housing outside the Stockport framework. * Developing confidence and skills as a parent * Informal assessment of reading and writing skills. * Moral support in formal meetings or advocacy in the absence of a professional advocacy service * Other practical support with day to day activities. This opportunity is advertised under the light touch regime (CPV Code-98000000-3) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c22c8756-0b8e-40d4-af5d-4bd3ebf061a9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £425,000 | | 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 | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SALE | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M33 7ZF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Trafford | | Electoral ward | Sale Central | | Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 31 Oct 2024 at 17:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c22c8756-0b8e-40d4-af5d-4bd3ebf061a9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c22c8756-0b8e-40d4-af5d-4bd3ebf061a9 31st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f36681ca-af97-ef11-8132-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.stockport.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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