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 08:21

Planning

22 May 2025 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Children's Social Care and Community Safety," aimed at enhancing locally available children's residential care services. The process, categorised under welfare services for children and young people, was in the planning stage with a notice published on 22nd May 2025. It was initially set to commence on 2nd January 2026 and run through to 1st January 2029, with the possibility of renewal extending up to 31st December 2033. Located in Leicester, UKF21, this procurement process aimed to fill gaps in existing local provision and improve service standards while reducing travel time and costs. However, as of 15th May 2026, the tender had been withdrawn, marking its status as "withdrawn" with an official cancellation notice published.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses operating within the children's and youth welfare industry, especially for those capable of providing residential care services tailored to local needs. Companies that can demonstrate innovative solutions to enhance service options and reduce operational inefficiencies would find this procurement opportunity suitable for their capabilities, ultimately driving business growth. Despite the tender's withdrawal, remaining informed and prepared for any future renewals or similar opportunities from Leicester City Council could provide significant opportunities for the relevant businesses to expand their market presence and service offerings in this sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Children's Social Care and Community Safety

Notice Description

This service is an arrangement to bolster locally available childrens residential care services based on needs gaps in existing local provision. Compliant mechanism to attract provision, increase service options, reduce travel time and costs and improve standards for those reliant on services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044764-2026
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

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

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
2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 3-4 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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