Early Years Mentoring Service
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Islington Council is in the planning stage for a public procurement process for an "Early Years Mentoring Service," which aims to deliver intensive mentoring for children aged 5-11 with behavioural difficulties in Islington. The industry category is services, specifically guidance and counselling services. The procurement process includes an initial engagement session for interested suppliers on 7th May 2025, and procurement is contingent on securing up to £150,000 of external funding annually.
The contract period will tentatively begin on 1st April 2026 and may extend until 31st March 2029. This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for organisations experienced in educational and behavioural support services. Businesses that can demonstrate an ability to deliver integrated, safe support for children and families, and possibly leverage additional resources, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities.
Organisations specialising in improving educational outcomes and reducing behavioural issues in diverse populations, particularly within primary school settings, are ideal candidates to compete for this tender.
Early Help Mentoring Service A bespoke service delivering intensive mentoring for children aged 5-11 in Islington, or those looked after by Islington Council, with behavioural difficulties. The service aims to: Engage children and young people at risk of poor educational attendance/attainment or multiple school suspensions/exclusions. Focus on children less likely to achieve good educational outcomes.
Represent Islington's diverse population. Key Points: Referrals primarily from primary schools, but also from other agencies supporting children and families. Targeted support to improve educational outcomes and reduce behavioural issues.
Suppliers must also demonstrate their ability to work within an integrated and safe children and family's framework. In addition, Islington will be looking for an organisation who have the ability to lever in additional resources to expand the Islington service over the life of the contract This procurement is dependant on securing external funding. The annual funding available is up to PS150,000.
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The contract period is one year.
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