SCE0005 - Voluntary and Community Services Partnership for Children's Residential Services

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

14 May 2026 at 15:39

Planning

22 May 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is planning a procurement opportunity titled "SCE0005 - Voluntary and Community Services Partnership for Children's Residential Services." This project falls under the social work and related services industry category and is intended to facilitate partnership arrangements that prioritise not-for-profit structures to support children in residential services. Located in Leicester, UK, this planned tender is in the planning stage, with future notices expected on 2nd January 2026. The procurement is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2031. The project operates under a "light touch" regime, adhering to the UK Public General Acts 2023/54, and offers a potential five-year contract for successful bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses prioritising social value and sustainability. Companies specialising in not-for-profit models and social work services could benefit greatly from this opportunity, as the council aims to direct funds towards service improvement and enhanced outcomes for children. Organisations that align with these values, particularly those experienced in delivering child-focused services which integrate community and voluntary sector inputs, will find this procurement suited to their expertise. By aligning with Leicester City Council's strategic goals, such businesses can both expand their reach and further social objectives, thereby contributing to community welfare and sustainable service delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SCE0005 - Voluntary and Community Services Partnership for Children's Residential Services

Notice Description

This service aims to procure focussed partnership arrangement to put measures in place that support not-for-profit arrangements for children who are looked after. Benefits of this service include, improved outcomes and best value spending due to less council funding intended for children and young people being routed through private sector, profit making business. Not diminishing the private sector market that the council has to, and will continue to rely on but acknowledging that inherently the preferred model with a social value focus is for all funding to go towards the service where possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044570-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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