Scope
Description
A support service that will enable Rochdale Local Authority to carry out its statutory duties with regard to the participation of young people, between the ages of 16 and 17 (and 19-25 where young people have an Education Health and Care Plan or are from a care background).
This will be achieved by supporting and influencing young people to raise aspirations, supporting their ability to participate in education, training or employment with training.
Rochdale Borough Council's objective is to commission a Support and Outreach service for Rochdale's priority groups of young people that tracks, identifies and intervenes early and offers ongoing appropriate specialist support and guidance, which will enable them to make informed, realistic decisions for effective transition into Education, Employment and/or Training (EET) and reduce Rochdale Borough's NEET numbers.
The service will be innovative and highly flexible, responding quickly to changes in legislation and local priorities.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,920,000 excluding VAT
- £2,304,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
12 months extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Provided inside tendering documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
Provided inside tendering documents
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All tenders must be submitted via The Chest. https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality questions and Social value question |
Quality | 75% |
| Price | Price |
Price | 25% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Rochdale Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXXD-6682-MDRX
Number One Riverside
Rochdale
OL16 1XU
United Kingdom
Region: UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Star Procurement
Summary of their role in this procurement: Shared Service that provides Procurement support
- Companies House: Star Procurement
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMJL-3178-QZJH
Waterside House
Sale
M33 7ZF
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West