The service is an integrated NEET Prevention and Reduction Service to support the Local Authority in meeting its statutory duties for participation, tracking and support for young people aged 16 and 17. The service will deliver a preventative, intelligence-led model that reduces the number of young people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) and reduces Unknown destinations. The service is to support young people aged 13-16 who are at risk of becoming NEET; young people aged 16 and 17 who are NEET or at risk of disengagement; young people up to age 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan; Manchester Care Leavers; and other identified vulnerable cohorts to re-engage in education, employment and training through the provision of holistic support, and appropriate referral and signposting to specialist services.

Renewal: Two year contract with the option to extend for an additional two years.

Procurement Act 2023

Open procedure

Light touch

The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 2nd November 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. The link to the CHEST advert can be found here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=69a2d6e2-95c1-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=6fa2d6e2-95c1-f111-813c-005056b64545

The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 2nd November 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.: www.the-chest.org.uk