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title: "Mentoring and Care Leavers Forum Service"
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# Mentoring and Care Leavers Forum Service

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3eec4d1-fcbf-4bcd-8b40-8f8d8078c35c

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## Summary

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking proposals for the "Mentoring and Care Leavers Forum Service," which falls under the category of Other community, social and personal services. The tender is currently active and has been published as part of an open procurement process, with submissions due by 13 December 2019. The service aims to provide mentoring for looked-after children and care leavers aged 16 to 28 in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The anticipated contract period will commence on 1 April 2020 and conclude on 31 March 2025, with a total contract value of £237,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute to essential social services. Businesses that specialise in mentoring, youth support, or social care services will find this procurement particularly relevant. By participating in this tender, organisations can not only expand their service offerings but also play a vital role in supporting the transition of care leavers into independent living, thereby enhancing their community impact.

## Notice

The Council requires the Service Provider to provide a mentoring service for looked after children, and care leavers aged between 16 and 28, providing continuity of support to care leavers as they cease to be the statutory responsibility of the local authority. The mentoring may take place individually or in small groups. (Under the current arrangements, a worker is employed for 35 hours per week for this aspect of the contract). 2.2 The Council further requires recruitment and support for one former care leaver to facilitate the Stockport Care Leaver Forum, to represent the voice of Stockport care leavers, or those now living in Stockport, and to work closely with Stockport Council Participation Team. For reference, the forum has recently be renamed "Have your Say". The forum worker will also attend quarterly residential and 16+ provider forums set up by the Council. The recruited forum worker will received all necessary support and mentoring in order to deliver this role. (Under the current arrangements, a worker is employed for 8 hours per week for this aspect of the contract).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f014bf2e-236a-4838-8e12-a2e996aaa57c |
| 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 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £237,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2019 at 13:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f014bf2e-236a-4838-8e12-a2e996aaa57c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f014bf2e-236a-4838-8e12-a2e996aaa57c
  14th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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