Scope
Reference
CCS080
Description
Derbyshire County Council is exploring the potential commissioning of an external mentoring service to support children at risk of exploitation. This soft market testing exercise aims to gather insights from providers to inform service design and delivery options. Responses will be used for market intelligence only and will not influence any future procurement decisions.
The proposed mentoring service will support children at risk of all forms of exploitation, including: Sexual exploitation; Criminal exploitation; Online exploitation; Radicalisation and extremism; Modern slavery and trafficking; Financial exploitation; and Peer-on-peer exploitation.
The service should: Build trusting relationships and provide emotional support using a trauma-informed approach; Deliver focused interventions to increase resilience and self-esteem; Support children in identifying risks and understanding healthy relationships; and Be accessible across all eight Derbyshire districts and boroughs.
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
13 January 2026
Engagement process description
The Council is exploring the potential commissioning of an external mentoring service to support children at risk of exploitation. This soft market testing (market engagement) exercise aims to gather insights from providers to inform service design and delivery options in the form of response to a questionnaire.
Further information including about how to apply can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1e43cc79-44e0-f011-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Derbyshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWZQ-2162-JJQL
County Hall
Matlock
DE4 3AG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Carolyne Knott
Region: UKF13 - South and West Derbyshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government