GMCA1894: Building Futures - Mentoring Delivery Organisations

A Prior Information Notice
by GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
20 month
Value
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Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
20 Mar 2026
Delivery
01 Sep 2026 to 30 Apr 2028
Deadline
n/a

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Location

Greater Manchester:

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Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the potential future commissioning of a mentoring offer as part of the Building Futures programme. The proposed mentoring offer is intended to support 1125 young people in Years 8-10 (mainstream secondary schools) who are at risk of disengagement from education or becoming Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). The programme is expected to operate GM wide, with delivery potentially structured on a locality basis depending on need, provider capacity and delivery model. Delivery is planned for term-time from September 2026 to April 2028, pending funding, governance and approvals. Paid mentors will offer weekly mentoring sessions on school premises, support is expected to be delivered over an indicative period of approximately 26 weeks per participant, subject to final programme design.

CPV Codes

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Other Information

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Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-06701b
  • FTS 025656-2026

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