Youth Engagement Service/Integrated Settlement NEET

What the buyer is asking for

The Youth Engagement Service/Integrated Settlement NEET is a service that will deliver targeted activity for young people who are NEET, at risk of becoming NEET, or not yet ready to access mainstream post-16 provision without additional preparation NEET prevention and reduction activity for Manchester residents aged 15-18. The primary focus of this service is young people aged 16-18 who are NEET or at risk of disengagement, young people aged 15 who require earlier preventative support, and eligible young people up to age 25 where this relates to SEND with an Education, Health and Care Plan or Manchester Care Leavers. The service will support these young people to build confidence, readiness, skills and motivation; develop a clear destination plan; access high-quality information, advice and guidance; and move towards an appropriate EET outcome. The service is a distinct targeted progression and re-engagement service which complements, but does not duplicate, the statutory NEET Prevention and Reduction Service (NPRS). The service will add capacity where young people require bespoke support, structured activity, employability development, mentoring, information, advice and guidance, or a staged pathway before they are able to enter or sustain an education, employment or training destination.

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• 20%qualitySocial Value
• 10%qualityEnvironment
• 10%pricePrice

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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published24 days ago

   13 Oct 2026, 14:27 BST
2. Clarification questions by7 days ago

   30 Oct 2026, 11:00 GMT
3. Submission deadlinein 3 days

   9 Nov 2026, 11:00 GMT
4. Award decision expected byin 46 days

   22 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT

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Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice13 Oct 2026, 14:27 BST096592-2026

Documents

• 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 9th 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.
• Tender notice on Find a Tender