✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 13 Oct 2026, 15:59.
Opportunity overview
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.
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.Open source ↗
Published notice details
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Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
P-1748
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
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.
Please see the link to the advert on the Chest portal:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=40db2f0d-f1c6-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=4bdb2f0d-f1c6-f111-813c-005056b64545
One year contract with the option to extend for an additional one year.
Items and delivery
Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80310000
Description
Youth education services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
80521000
Description
Training programme services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
85312300
Description
Guidance and counselling services
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UKD33
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Published documents
Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
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.
Buyer location · Manchester · UKD33 · M60 2LA · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKD33 · United Kingdom
Notice and amendment history
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
1
096592-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Manchester City Council is seeking a provider for a targeted youth engagement and progression service for Manchester residents aged 15–18 who are NEET, at risk of becoming NEET or need preparation before accessing mainstream post-16 provision. It also covers eligible young people up to age 25 with SEND and an Education, Health and Care Plan, or Manchester Care Leavers. The service is intended to provide bespoke support, structured activity, employability development, mentoring, information, advice and guidance, and routes towards education, employment or training (EET).
Who this may suit
Potential fit for organisations delivering youth education, employability, mentoring, careers guidance, re-engagement and SEND/care-leaver support. Detailed supplier selection requirements are not stated in the supplied notice data.
Key points identified
Tender submissionSubmit completed tender documents, including the procurement-specific questionnaire, electronically through The Chest portal by 11:00 on 9 November 2026.Evidence: Bidding-document title states that applicants must electronically submit completed tender documents, including the procurement specific questionnaire, via the online portal by 11am on 9 November 2026.
Portal registrationApplicants need to register on The Chest to access the opportunity documentation.Evidence: Bidding-document title states: "Applicants will need to register their details" at www.the-chest.org.uk to access the documentation.
Clarification queriesSubmit clarification queries through The Chest by the date specified in the tender documentation.Evidence: Bidding-document title states that clarification queries must be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.
96% approved-analysis confidence8 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
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Manchester City Council is seeking a provider for a targeted youth engagement and progression service for Manchester residents aged 15–18 who are NEET, at risk of becoming NEET or need preparation before accessing mainstream post-16 provision. It also covers eligible young people up to age 25 with SEND and an Education, Health and Care Plan, or Manchester Care Leavers. The service is intended to provide bespoke support, structured activity, employability development, mentoring, information, advice and guidance, and routes towards education, employment or training (EET).
Who this may suit
Potential fit for organisations delivering youth education, employability, mentoring, careers guidance, re-engagement and SEND/care-leaver support. Detailed supplier selection requirements are not stated in the supplied notice data.
Key deliverables
Targeted NEET prevention and reduction support
Confidence, readiness, skills and motivation development
Destination planning and high-quality information, advice and guidance
Employability development, mentoring and structured activity
Progression towards education, employment or training outcomes
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
8 criteria identified
Tender submission
99% confidence
Submit completed tender documents, including the procurement-specific questionnaire, electronically through The Chest portal by 11:00 on 9 November 2026.
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Bidding-document title states that applicants must electronically submit completed tender documents, including the procurement specific questionnaire, via the online portal by 11am on 9 November 2026.
Portal registration
98% confidence
Applicants need to register on The Chest to access the opportunity documentation.
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Bidding-document title states: "Applicants will need to register their details" at www.the-chest.org.uk to access the documentation.
Clarification queries
98% confidence
Submit clarification queries through The Chest by the date specified in the tender documentation.
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Bidding-document title states that clarification queries must be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.
Supplier selection requirements
95% confidence
Unknown from the supplied evidence.
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No selection, financial, technical, insurance or accreditation requirements are provided in the supplied opportunity data.
Primary beneficiary group
99% confidence
Manchester residents aged 15–18 who are NEET, at risk of becoming NEET, or not ready to access mainstream post-16 provision without additional preparation.
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Opportunity description states the service delivers NEET prevention and reduction activity for Manchester residents aged 15–18 and identifies these groups.
Priority age group
99% confidence
Young people aged 16–18 who are NEET or at risk of disengagement, and young people aged 15 requiring earlier preventative support.
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Opportunity description identifies these groups as the primary focus.
Additional beneficiary group
99% confidence
Eligible young people up to age 25 where this relates to SEND with an Education, Health and Care Plan or Manchester Care Leavers.
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Opportunity description expressly identifies eligible young people up to age 25 in these circumstances.
Supplier eligibility
96% confidence
Unknown from the supplied evidence.
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The supplied data does not state supplier legal-form, location, SME, VCSE or other eligibility criteria.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated maximum value
98% confidence
£1,040,000.
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Process value_max is 1040000 GBP; active Lot 1 value_amount is 1040000 GBP.
Contract term
99% confidence
Unknown.
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Contract start and end dates are null in the supplied process data.
Pricing and payment terms
98% confidence
Unknown.
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No pricing schedule, payment terms or commercial conditions are included in the supplied evidence.
Delivery
Delivery area
96% confidence
Manchester (UKD33).
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The supplied locations list the delivery location region as UKD33; the description repeatedly refers to Manchester residents.
Service model
99% confidence
Targeted progression and re-engagement service that complements, rather than duplicates, the statutory NEET Prevention and Reduction Service.
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Opportunity description describes the service as distinct and complementary to NPRS.
Delivery timetable
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No contract start date, end date or mobilisation timetable is supplied.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Status
99% confidence
Open.
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Process display_status is "open" and source_status is "active".
Procedure
99% confidence
Open procedure.
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Process procurement_method is "open" and procurement_method_details is "Open procedure".
Publication date
99% confidence
13 October 2026.
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Process published_at is 2026-10-13T14:27:08+01:00.
Submission deadline
99% confidence
9 November 2026 at 11:00 UTC.
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Process and Lot 1 submission_deadline are 2026-11-09T11:00:00Z; bidding-document title also states 11am on 9 November 2026.
Lots
99% confidence
One active lot is supplied (Lot 1); no lot title or description is provided.
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Supplied lots data contains one active lot with lot_id "1" and null title and description.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Detailed tender conditions unavailable
98% confidence
Supplier selection criteria, award criteria, contract terms, service timetable and performance requirements are not contained in the supplied evidence and should be checked in the tender documents on The Chest.
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The supplied record provides only the notice summary and portal-access instruction; no detailed tender attachments or conditions are supplied.
Lot information incomplete
99% confidence
Lot 1 is active and valued at £1,040,000, but has no supplied title or description.
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Lot 1 title and description are null in the supplied lots data.
Clarification deadline not stated
99% confidence
The clarification deadline is referred to in the tender documentation but is not specified in the supplied evidence.
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Bidding-document title directs applicants to the date referred to in the tender documentation.
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