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title: "Mentoring support for children and young people"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fc97"
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# Mentoring support for children and young people

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fc97

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to provide mentoring support for children and young people as part of Programme Challenger's We Move prevent strategy. This contract aimed to prevent future involvement in serious organised criminal activities. Listed under the health and social work services category, this opportunity was located in the Greater Manchester region. The procurement stage has advanced to Award, with STRIDE selected as the supplier. The contract commenced on 6th October 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2027, with a total gross contract value of £71,999. The process followed a direct procurement method due to being below the threshold, and the contract was awarded without competition, aligned with Greater Manchester Police's exemption process.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for organisations specialising in mentoring or youth services. Particularly, businesses with existing operations in health and social care or those capable of designing impactful community engagement initiatives are well-suited here. Sub-central government bodies, like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, often seek suppliers that bring evidence-based interventions and robust community ties. The contract's focus on preventing youth involvement in crime resonates well with SMEs, especially those recognised as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) such as STRIDE, indicating the authority's preference for local, impactful providers. Engaging in such contracts not only fosters business growth but also contributes positively to regional community-building efforts.

## Notice

Mentoring support provided as part of Programme Challenger's We Move prevent strategy and its overarching aim is to prevent children and young people's future involvement in serious organised criminal activity and violence, both as perpetrators and victims. Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. The date the contract is signed is the date the exemption has been approved. The contract dates are based on the requirements of the exemption and value. An exemption may not exceed its maximum value and therefore the end date may be sooner if the value is exhausted. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085853-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,999 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 13:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085853-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085853-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmp.police.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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