Published date: 14 November 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 13 December 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£237,000

Procurement reference

STOCK001-DN447515-96542156

Published date

14 November 2019

Closing date

13 December 2019

Contract start date

1 April 2020

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Council requires the Service Provider to provide a mentoring service for looked after children, and care leavers aged between 16 and 28, providing continuity of support to care leavers as they cease to be the statutory responsibility of the local authority. The mentoring may take place individually or in small groups. (Under the current arrangements, a worker is employed for 35 hours per week for this aspect of the contract).

2.2 The Council further requires recruitment and support for one former care leaver to facilitate the Stockport Care Leaver Forum, to represent the voice of Stockport care leavers, or those now living in Stockport, and to work closely with Stockport Council Participation Team. For reference, the forum has recently be renamed "Have your Say".

The forum worker will also attend quarterly residential and 16+ provider forums set up by the Council. The recruited forum worker will received all necessary support and mentoring in order to deliver this role. (Under the current arrangements, a worker is employed for 8 hours per week for this aspect of the contract).

About the buyer

Contact name

Grace Power

Address

4th Floor, Waterside House
Waterside Plaza
Sale
M33 7ZF
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 7976959806

Email

grace.power@star-procurement.gov.uk

Website

http://www.stockport.gov.uk/