--- title: "Mentoring Services for Children Looked After Children & Young People Leaving Care" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cd8508f0-6713-4834-bd4d-37455cdcccda" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd8508f0-6713-4834-bd4d-37455cdcccda" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd8508f0-6713-4834-bd4d-37455cdcccda.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd8508f0-6713-4834-bd4d-37455cdcccda.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON" published: "2018-01-16" --- # Mentoring Services for Children Looked After Children & Young People Leaving Care Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd8508f0-6713-4834-bd4d-37455cdcccda [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd8508f0-6713-4834-bd4d-37455cdcccda) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd8508f0-6713-4834-bd4d-37455cdcccda.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Sutton is currently seeking quotations for a Mentoring Service aimed at Looked After Children and Young People Leaving Care. This tender is classified under the health and social work services category and has an estimated contract value of £160,000. The contract will commence on 1 April 2018 and will initially last for three years, with a potential one-year extension. The deadline for submitting completed quotations is set for Tuesday, 6 February 2018, at 12 noon, and interested bidders should register through the London Tenders e-tendering portal. This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for organisations with relevant expertise in mentoring and support services, particularly those within the social care sector. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the Council seeks a diverse range of qualified providers. The flexible procurement method allows for various organisations to compete, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to expand their service offerings within the local authority framework. ## Notice REQUEST FOR QUOTATION OPPORTUNITY MENTORING SERVICE FOR LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY & CARE LEAVERS SUPPORTED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY The London Borough of Sutton (Sutton Council) is seeking quotations from suitably qualified organisations for the provision of a Mentoring Service for Looked After Children by the Local Authority & Care Leavers supported by the Local Authority. The contract will initially be for a period of three (3) years commencing on 1 April 2018 with the option to extend the contract for a further plus one (1) year at the discretion of the Council. This provision falls within the 'Light Touch Regime' (LTR) for Health, Social, Education and certain other service contracts. The LTR provides flexibility with regards procurement procedures. The Council is tendering this quotation through the London Tenders e-tendering portal. Prospective bidders are advised to register their interest by going to https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf Sutton Council currently contracts with a diverse group of voluntary, statutory, partnership, social enterprise, consortium, mutuals and private sector providers. This list is not exhaustive and encourages a range of organisations, regardless of size, to apply for this provision. The Council shall not be bound to accept the lowest cost nor any quotation, and reserves the right to accept all or part of your bid. The award of contract shall be based on the most economically advantageous quotation submitted. Deadline for submission of a completed Quotation Questionnaire is Tuesday 6 February 2018 at 12 Noon. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4be74f89-7376-4add-a3c2-a35c3952bbfb | | 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 | 16 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON | | Locality | SUTTON | | Post town | Sutton | | Postcode | SM1 1EA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton | | Local authority | Sutton | | Electoral ward | Sutton Central | | Westminster constituency | Sutton and Cheam | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 16 Jan 2018 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4be74f89-7376-4add-a3c2-a35c3952bbfb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4be74f89-7376-4add-a3c2-a35c3952bbfb 16th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.sutton.gov.uk/ - https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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