Scope
Reference
2425-0763
Description
Early Help Mentoring Service
A bespoke service delivering intensive mentoring for children aged 5-11 in Islington, or those looked after by Islington Council, with behavioural difficulties. The service aims to:
Engage children and young people at risk of poor educational attendance/attainment or multiple school suspensions/exclusions.
Focus on children less likely to achieve good educational outcomes.
Represent Islington's diverse population.
Key Points:
Referrals primarily from primary schools, but also from other agencies supporting children and families.
Targeted support to improve educational outcomes and reduce behavioural issues.
Suppliers must also demonstrate their ability to work within an integrated and safe children and family's framework. In addition, Islington will be looking for an organisation who have the ability to lever in additional resources to expand the Islington service over the life of the contract
This procurement is dependant on securing external funding. The annual funding available is up to £150,000.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2027
- Possible extension to 1 April 2029
- 3 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
15 May 2025
Engagement process description
Important Information
This Notice is for informational purposes only and is not a formal invitation to tender. Its aim is to enhance transparency and competition for the upcoming contract notice. All details provided here may be updated or changed in the final contract notice.
The Council reserves the right to cancel, postpone, suspend or abort this procurement at any stage. The issue of this notice in no way commits the Council to commence the procurement process.
Engagement Session
Suppliers interested in this opportunity are invited to attend a virtual information and engagement session to be held on Microsoft Teams on 7th May 2025 at 12pm-1pm
Contact Information
Commissioner Name: Catherine Briody
Commissioner Job Title: Head of VAWG & Youth Safety Commissioning
Commissioner Email: catherine.briody@islington.gov.uk
Alternative contact procurement@islington.gov.uk
Contracting authority
Islington Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBMD-2513-CWJJ
Islington Town Hall, Upper Street
London
N1 2UD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Strategic Procurement
Email: procurement@islington.gov.uk
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government