Mentoring

The London Borough of Bexley has completed a direct procurement process for a bespoke mentoring programme aimed at mixed heritage and black African/Caribbean/British children. This procurement falls under the services category with a main focus on welfare services for children and young people. The procurement method used was below the threshold without competition.

The contract, awarded to Air Network, has been active since 1st February 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st January 2026. The programme will cover multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including areas such as the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and more, providing extensive geographical reach and potential clientele. This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in child welfare and educational mentoring services.

Companies similar to Air Network, which is a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), could find this type of contract beneficial, especially those with a focussed interest or expertise in supporting diverse communities. Businesses experienced in developing tailored educational programmes or those capable of delivering services across wide geographical areas within the UK may be particularly well-suited to engage in such tendering opportunities in the future.