Tender

Kinship Care Assessments, Supervision and Support

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Mar 2025 at 11:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council is seeking tenders for "Kinship Care Assessments, Supervision and Support" under an open competition. This procurement falls within the health and social work services industry category and will be conducted in Leeds, United Kingdom. The tender process is in the active stage, with submissions accepted until 4 April 2025. The enquiry period ends on 25 March 2025. The awarded contract will commence on 1 October 2025 and can run until 30 September 2028, with an optional extension of up to 24 months. The procurement is carried out under the light-touch regime, below the financial threshold, valuing up to £540,000 gross.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those experienced in kinship care assessments and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to compete. Engaging with this contract can help these businesses enhance their portfolio, gain valuable experience in a significant public service domain, and build a strong relationship with a key local government authority. The clear requirements and substantial contract duration offer long-term stability and potential growth for the successful bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kinship Care Assessments, Supervision and Support

Notice Description

The Contractor will deliver Kinship Care Assessments, Supervision and Support, to assess the suitability of people to provide Kinship Care Placements, including Kinship Foster placements, Special Guardianship, Child Arrangement Orders as well as on going supervision and support as requested by the Council.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension period available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009161-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mandi Madahar
Contact Email
mandeep.madahar@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01133781013

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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