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FEW1492 - Provision of an expert gateway service to charitable funds for Leicester City residents

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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13 May 2025 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed a procurement process titled "FEW1492 - Provision of an expert gateway service to charitable funds for Leicester City residents." This tender falls under the industry category of other community, social, and personal services and is situated in Leicester, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was direct, allowing the award to proceed below the competitive threshold without formal competition. Key dates include the contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a possible extension option of 12 months. The contract was officially signed on 31st March 2025, ensuring the continuation of vital services to support vulnerable households in the region with various grants.

This tender presents significant opportunities for non-profit organisations and SMEs focused on providing social services to engage with local government initiatives aimed at community support. The selected supplier, Leicester Charity Organisation Society, exemplifies the kind of entity well-suited for this provision, which requires a keen understanding and ability to address the needs of vulnerable populations. Companies with experience in grant administration and community service provision could leverage similar opportunities for business growth by engaging in direct procurement processes with municipal bodies like Leicester City Council.

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Notice Title

FEW1492 - Provision of an expert gateway service to charitable funds for Leicester City residents

Notice Description

Procurement required due to the need for continuity of service - this is a front-facing service that supports vulnerable households in Leicester with a range of grants that are not easily available elsewhere.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051202
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020845-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,636 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Martin Grogan
Contact Email
martin.grogan@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164545013

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICESTER CHARITY ORGANISATION SOCIETY

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