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title: "Grand Mentors Service - AWARD"
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buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL"
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# Grand Mentors Service - AWARD

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cae74573-b175-48a2-8952-ab317f1ed331

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## Summary

The Milton Keynes City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of the Grand Mentors Service, aimed at offering volunteer mentors to support young people in challenging situations, focusing on employment, education, independent living skills, and wellbeing. The contract value is £24,500, with the contract period set from April 8, 2024, to April 7, 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the procurement stage has reached completion.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for service providers in the health and social work services sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide tailored support services for young people leaving the care system would be well-suited to compete. Located in Milton Keynes, the contract offers a chance to engage with the local council and contribute towards positive youth development initiatives.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89180a0c-1c83-45bb-be96-7c4285a50cee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2024 - 7 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOLUNTEERING MATTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2024 at 09:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89180a0c-1c83-45bb-be96-7c4285a50cee
- 4 Apr 2024 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89180a0c-1c83-45bb-be96-7c4285a50cee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89180a0c-1c83-45bb-be96-7c4285a50cee
  4th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk

## Provenance

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