APST005 Mentoring

The procurement process concerning the Gloucestershire County Council involves a recently completed tender titled "APST005 Mentoring", which focuses on providing mentoring support in the Health and social work services industry category around Gloucestershire, England. This process has reached the award stage, with the tender value set at £79,750. The contract period extends from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026.

The open procedure procurement method was utilised, allowing wide participation and submissions concluded by 28th July 2025. Key parties involved include Gloucestershire County Council as the buyer and Young Gloucestershire as the awarded supplier. This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the project's alignment with health and social work services.

The mentorship support initiative offers service providers in these sectors a chance to expand their operations and forge trusted partnerships. Businesses specialising in mentoring and social welfare services are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future opportunities, given the emphasis on open procurement methods encouraging competitive bids.