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TenderCancellation

15 May 2026 at 08:49

Planning

22 May 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has initiated the tender process for the project titled "SCE0009 - Enderby Childrens Home", aimed at expanding a children's home by adding four beds to better accommodate looked-after children. The project falls under the industry category of children's home construction works (CPV code 45215215) and is set to take place in Leicester, UK, within the region denoted as UKF21. The procurement is currently at the planning stage as of 2025, with a planned contract period from April 2026 to March 2028. Key dates include a future notice expected by 1st September 2025, marking an important milestone for interested parties. Leicester City Council, a sub-central government public authority, is the contracting authority responsible for this procurement. Interested businesses may contact Mr Michael Percival for further information regarding the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, specifically those specialising in developing residential facilities for children. Companies with experience in the public sector and a focus on building or refurbishing children's homes will find themselves well-suited to compete for this tender. Participation not only aids in business growth through active involvement in an essential public service but also aligns with broader social responsibility goals by enhancing community welfare through improved local infrastructure. As the project is still in the planning stage, early engagement can position businesses advantageously for future tender phases.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SCE0009 - Enderby Childrens Home

Notice Description

This service is for the development of new children's home to add 4 beds and it would enables us to place more of our looked after children in our own homes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044777-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45215215 - Children's home construction work

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 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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