Tender

PAN2732 - Book parcels for looked after children

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Mar 2023 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Leicester City Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of book parcels to looked after children in the education and training services industry. The tender, identified as PAN2732, has a total value of £43,200 in GBP. The procurement method is open, with the tender period ending on 30th March 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st July 2023 and end on 30th June 2025. The Council has specified that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations are suitable bidders for this contract.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in supplying educational materials to explore growth prospects. Companies that focus on providing books and related materials tailored for looked after children could leverage their expertise to compete for this contract. The suitability criteria set by the Leicester City Council favour SMEs and VCSEs, indicating an intention to promote inclusivity and diversity in the procurement process. By meeting the requirements outlined in the tender, businesses can position themselves to contribute to enhancing educational outcomes for vulnerable children under the care of authorities.

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Notice Title

PAN2732 - Book parcels for looked after children

Notice Description

Supplier for books to looked after children sent through the post.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d5f8f40f-b46b-45df-a43d-6648f1e251cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/947606ba-84ea-402e-ac8b-5026e2f3a292
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
John Morgan
Contact Email
john.morgan@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164540347

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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