SCE0003 - Childrens Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) - Leicester Framework

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Notice Description

Suppliers shall note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice and is not a call for competition. It is intended to provide the forecast of the impending procurement opportunity in line with Section 93 of the Procurement Act 2023, but may be amended after publication. There is no guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this notice and neither does it commit the Council to procuring any contract. However, should a tender opportunity materialise, further detailed notice(s) would be published in line with the Council's obligations. At this stage, no input is required from potential Suppliers, and no further details are available on this opportunity. Furthermore, in preparation for any imminent opportunities, Suppliers are encouraged to register on the Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender Service: https://signin.account.gov.uk/sign-in-or-create). To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers. This service is a mechanism with clear delegated signoff and documented competition for all providers seeking to provide IFA services in Leicester. i.e Leicester Framework without fixed prices to be able to respond to market forces. Compliant mechanism with ability to meet operational demands and build KPI's and outcome data.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-051e2a
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045047-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
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: 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 15 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 1 Nov 20272 years to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 31 May 2028 - 31 May 2031 2-3 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: TLF21 Leicester
Local Authority: Leicester
Electoral Ward: Castle
Westminster Constituency: Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045047-2026
15th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056231-2025
12th September 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024972-2025
22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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