Planning

ASC0322 - Participation Service

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Apr 2025 at 16:22

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is in the planning stage of re-commissioning its Participation Service, a project aimed at enhancing engagement and involvement in adult social care decision-making. The tender, titled 'ASC0322 - Participation Service', falls under the Health and Social Work Services category. This initiative will be implemented in the East Midlands, UK. The procurement is not a call for competition at this stage, with a specific focus on a service that empowers people with lived experience in adult social care. The detailed market engagement notice was published on 22nd April 2025, with the engagement phase concluding on 6th May 2025. The contract envisages an estimated value of £180,000.

This procurement opportunity is strategically favourable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with capabilities in health and social work services. Businesses with expertise in co-production and community engagement, particularly those centred on collaboration with individuals experienced in social care, can leverage this opportunity for growth. The potential to contribute to shaping adult social care services in Leicester presents significant prospects for companies aiming to expand their footprint within public sector contracts. Access to a network like the Making it Real group further amplifies opportunities for companies dedicated to impactful social contributions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ASC0322 - Participation Service

Notice Description

**THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION** Leicester City Council (the Authority) is re-commissioning its Participation Service which will facilitate the participation and involvement of people with lived experience in adult social care decision making, policy making and involvement in the co production of local adult social care services. The service will also work alongside the Making it Real group, which is made up of people who are experts by experience of drawing on social care or caring for someone who is, as well as people who work in social care, working together as equals. Further information about this group can be found at Making it Real (leicester.gov.uk). Additional information in relation to the proposed service model and key requirements can be located within the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire. The Soft Market Test Questionnaire can be found through the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1f1b525e-7b1f-f011-8136-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268b09c2-9e5a-477b-be21-6d1c2b7ff312
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Liane Pereira
Contact Email
procurement-asc@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164542446

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

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