--- title: "Connecting Care Leavers" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0653b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0653b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0653b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0653b9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SALFORD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-10" --- # Connecting Care Leavers Buyer: SALFORD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0653b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0653b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0653b9.json) ## Summary The procurement process managed by Salford City Council focused on the "Connecting Care Leavers" project, aiming to commission a provider experienced in working with care leavers to deliver mentoring and psychological wellbeing services for individuals aged 16 to 25. Located in Manchester, this procurement falls under the "Social work and related services" industry category. The procurement method used was an open competition and was not above the threshold, allowing for broader participation. The award was made to POWER2 LTD on 9th June 2026, with the contract period beginning on 1st August 2026 and stretching until 31st July 2029, with the option for two 12-month extensions. The procurement process progressed through planned, tender, and award stages, highlighting the Council's structured approach to securing service delivery continuity. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in healthcare and social work services, especially those equipped to provide mentorship and support to young adults transitioning out of care. Ideal candidates for this contract would include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those experienced in delivering community-based support programs. The opportunity underlines the Council's commitment to social value and quality service delivery, offering potential bidders a chance to showcase their innovative practices in creating lasting impacts on young people's lives. Given the competitive open procurement process and the emphasis on quality and social value, businesses with a track record in such services could find this tender aligned with their growth and impact objectives. ## Notice Salford City Council wishes to commission a provider with previous experience of working with cared for / care leavers to deliver a mentoring and psychological wellbeing service for care leavers aged 16 to 25. The service will provide continuity of support to young people as they enter adulthood as well as build resilience and independence. ### Planning Information A pre-market engagement document was uploaded to the chest portal on 20/8/25. No clarification questions were received 10 responses were received ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054666-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 25 Feb 2026 | | Award date | 8 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £624,780 | | Lots value | £624,780 | | Awards value | £622,712 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SALFORD CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M27 5DA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Swinton & Wardley | | Westminster constituency | Worsley and Eccles | | Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | POWER2 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 10 Jun 2026 at 10:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054666-2026 - 26 Feb 2026 at 15:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017453-2026 - 18 Feb 2026 at 13:52 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014791-2026 - 13 Feb 2026 at 12:30 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013379-2026 - 13 Feb 2026 at 11:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013342-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054666-2026 10th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017453-2026 26th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014791-2026 18th February 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013379-2026 13th February 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013342-2026 13th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.power2.org - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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