Scope
Reference
S1825
Description
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
Total value (estimated)
- £624,780 excluding VAT
- £749,736 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12month optional extensions
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 March 2026, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 March 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
65% Quality including presentation
15% Social value
20% price
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Salford City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRCJ-7674-MRWM
Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton
Manchester
M27 5DA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@salford.gov.uk
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government