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Tender: Youth Engagement Service – NEET Prevention and Re-engagement for Manchester (Ages 15–25, SEND/Care Leavers)

Released 26 days ago

Closes09 Nov 2026
Likely valueEstimate£600K to £3.2MInflation adjusted
Current contractCareer Connect£624K · ends Mar 2027
LocationNorth West
SourceFind a Tender
CategoryEducation & Training
20 hours leftCloses Mon, 9 Nov 2026

A service provider is sought to deliver targeted youth engagement, NEET prevention and re-engagement support for Manchester residents who are NEET, at risk of becoming NEET, or not yet ready to access mainstream post-16 provision. The primary focus is on young people aged 16–18 who are NEET or at risk of disengagement, 15 year olds requiring 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 build confidence, readiness, skills and motivation; develop clear destination plans; provide high-quality information, advice and guidance; and offer bespoke structured activity, mentoring, employability development and staged pathways to help participants move into appropriate education, employment or training outcomes. This targeted progression and re-engagement service is intended to complement, not duplicate, the statutory NEET Prevention and Reduction Service.

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