SCE0008 - Supported Living care and Support Services

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

08 May 2026 at 15:41

Planning

22 May 2025 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is planning a procurement process titled "SCE0008 - Supported Living Care and Support Services," focusing on health and social work services. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a timeline indicating future notices being published around 12th July 2026. The contracting process follows a flexible competition with full transparency expected. The intended contract period is set to start on 3rd November 2027 and conclude on 2nd November 2030, with potential extensions up to 2035. The project aims to provide supported living services throughout Leicester and is valued at approximately £140 million, excluding VAT. Though no immediate tender opportunity is confirmed, businesses are encouraged to register on the Central Digital Platform for any forthcoming announcements.

This initiative provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs with capabilities in providing social work and health services. The flexible procurement approach offers advantages for businesses experienced in service delivery within the public authority sector. Companies focusing on innovative supported living solutions and those already part of the UK health and social work services can benefit from this opportunity by aligning their capabilities to meet the outlined service requirements in Leicester. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can expand or establish their presence in the public sector, potentially gaining long-term contracts and contributing to community well-being.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SCE0008 - Supported Living care and Support Services

Notice Description

Arrangements for providing supported living services across Leicester scheme based and floating support Supported Living is one of our key statutory services which is based on doing with rather doing for - in terms of benefits SL can support better independence for people living in the community and is an alternative to residential care. The indicative procurement process we are planning to follow is a competitive flexible however full transparency notices will be published. ** Suppliers shall note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice and is not a call for competition. It is intended to provide the forecast of the impending procurement opportunity in line with Section 93 of the Procurement Act 2023, but may be amended after publication. There is no guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this notice and neither does it commit the Council to procuring any contract. However, should a tender opportunity materialise, further detailed notice(s) would be published in line with the Council's obligations. At this stage, no input is required from potential Suppliers, and no further details are available on this opportunity. Furthermore, in preparation for any imminent opportunities, Suppliers are encouraged to register on the Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender Service: https://signin.account.gov.uk/sign-in-or-create). To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers. **

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042721-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£140,010,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2027 - 2 Nov 2030 3-4 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
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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