SCE0016 - Children's Social Care and Community Safety

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

15 May 2026 at 10:56

Planning

22 May 2025 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council initiated a procurement process titled "SCE0016 - Children's Social Care and Community Safety," aimed at providing therapeutic support to children and young people in care, focusing on trauma-informed mental health support. This procurement falls under the category of health and social work services and is planned to commence on 1st September 2026, continuing until 31st August 2031. Located in Leicester, United Kingdom, the procurement is currently in the planning stage, with future notices anticipated by 1st January 2026. This project, involving joint commissioning with health partners, is expected to mitigate council funding pressures and improve life outcomes for the children and young people involved.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in trauma-informed care. Companies that can deliver integrated and comprehensive therapeutic support would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The collaboration with health partners indicates a preference for providers experienced in multi-agency environments. Winning this contract could enhance a company's footprint in the public sector and drive growth through long-term service delivery, making it an attractive proposal for established service providers in the health and social care sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SCE0016 - Children's Social Care and Community Safety

Notice Description

This is a jointly commissioned arrangement with health partners to provide therapeutic support to Children and Young People who are looked after. Particular focus on trauma informed mental health support. Benefits of this service include fewer placement breakdowns and improved life outcomes for those supported. Joining funding reduces pressure on existing spend which is almost wholly council funded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044855-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

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 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
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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