Youth Engagement Service/Integrated Settlement NEET
- Buyer
- Manchester City Council
- Value
- £1,040,000
- Closes
- 9 November 2026
- Where
- Manchester, the North West
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Manchester City Council wants to hire a service provider to support young people aged 15-25 who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET). The service will help these young people build confidence, skills, and career plans through mentoring, advice, and structured activities to move them into work, education, or training.
What the buyer wants
• Deliver one-to-one and group support to help young people aged 15-25 develop employability skills, confidence and career readiness • Provide high-quality advice, guidance and mentoring to help young people access education, employment or training opportunities • Offer structured activities and bespoke support pathways tailored to individual needs, including support for young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and care leavers
Likely requirements
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Most small businesses will struggle to win this because it requires delivering a complex, ongoing service across Manchester for over £1 million annually: you will need substantial staff capacity, proven experience in youth employment services, robust safeguarding systems, and the ability to report on outcomes. This is suited to established youth charities or training providers, not one-person operations.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
How to write a tender response
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