Planning

SCE0016 - Children's Social Care and Community Safety

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the project titled "SCE0016 - Children's Social Care and Community Safety". This tender falls under the industry category of health and social work services and will be delivered within the UKF21 region, specifically in Leicester, United Kingdom. The tender is part of a jointly commissioned arrangement with health partners, focusing on trauma-informed mental health support for children and young people who are looked after. Key dates of interest include the forecasted future notice on 1st January 2026, with the contract period scheduled to start on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2031. The process is governed under the procurement method described as "lightTouch" and is considered a significant opportunity as it surpasses the threshold for larger procurements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing therapeutic and mental health support services, particularly those familiar with supporting vulnerable children and young people. Companies with experience in health and social work services or those that have expertise in trauma-informed practices could find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Additionally, businesses that can offer innovative solutions to enhance life outcomes for looked-after children, while helping to reduce placement breakdowns, are well-positioned to compete. As this is a jointly funded project, companies with the capability to collaborate with municipal and health partners will also be beneficial in leveraging this procurement for business growth.

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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/024999-2025
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
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
22 May 20259 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
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Gavin Yarnold
Contact Email
procurement-asc@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164542446

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

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