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title: "Learning Mentor Support Service"
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buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-06-14"
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# Learning Mentor Support Service

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6e4bcbd-dd09-484a-bd92-7cff41523b7a

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council has initiated a tender for the "Learning Mentor Support Service", aimed at providing trauma-informed educational and emotional support for children and young people in care, particularly in Mathematics and English. This service is intended to enhance academic achievement for those progressing towards adoption or permanence. The procurement process is currently active and follows an open procedure. The tender period will close on 2nd July 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1st September 2021 and run until 31st July 2023. The total contract value is £180,000, with delivery primarily focused in England.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in educational support services, particularly those with experience in trauma-informed care and mentoring for vulnerable youth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract, as there is an emphasis on engaging providers who can deliver tailored support to enhance educational outcomes for disadvantaged groups. Businesses should be prepared to demonstrate their expertise and capacity to deliver effective learning mentor programmes.

## Notice

The aim of this Service is to provide a programme of trauma informed based learning and emotional support, particularly in Mathematics and English, for children and Young People in care using a learning mentor approach in order to raise their academic achievement. As some children progress towards adoption (or permanence where they cease to be looked after), additional specialist support can be required to help ensure a positive transition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c345533d-bd72-4062-9557-94395d7127ac |
| 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 | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| 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 | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL6 5UF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Budshead |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Moor View |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2021 at 06:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c345533d-bd72-4062-9557-94395d7127ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c345533d-bd72-4062-9557-94395d7127ac
  14th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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