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Targeted and Tailored 1:1 or Small Group Support to Children and Young People in care to Leicestershire

Leicestershire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jan 2026 at 18:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

15 Jul 2025 at 18:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process led by Leicestershire County Council is focused on providing targeted and tailored 1:1 or small group support to children and young people in care within Leicestershire. The procurement is part of the Education of Children in Care Service and is organised into two key lots: Lot 1 for academic support, targeting those who have fallen behind in core or EBacc subjects, and Lot 2 for therapeutic support and cultural activities aimed at promoting emotional and social well-being. The procurement method employed is an open competition, under the 'Below threshold' category, highlighting a transparent and accessible process. The process commenced with a tender tagged on 15 July 2025, and the contract awards were finalised on 23 January 2026, with the services initiated on 11 September 2025. The contracts are active and run initially for two years with options for extensions up to 2029.

This tender creates substantial business opportunities, particularly for SMEs (small and medium enterprises) and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors. Companies specialising in education and training services, mental health support, and cultural activities would be well-suited to compete due to the specific focus on academic and therapeutic support. The variety of awarded suppliers, including entities like Aspire and Thrive, Bangladesh Youth and Cultural Shomiti, and The Anna Freud Centre, reflects a diverse and accessible opportunity for businesses with innovative solutions and a commitment to improving the quality of education and support services for youth in care. The contractual structure also allows for sustained business growth over an extended period given the multiple renewal options based on ongoing performance and available funding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Targeted and Tailored 1:1 or Small Group Support to Children and Young People in care to Leicestershire

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council's Education of Children in Care Service is seeking to establish a standing list of providers for the provision of targeted and tailored one to one or small group support to children and young people in care. The standing list is divided into two Lots Lot 1 Academic Support - For children and young people in care who have fallen behind in core or EBacc subjects Lot 2 Therapeutic support and cultural activities - For children and young people in care who require emotional and social well-being support, enabling them to engage with education and access learning

Lot Information

Academic Support

For children and young people in care who have fallen behind in core or EBacc subjects

Renewal: The Initial contract duration will be for two years: 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027 With two 12 month extension options available: 1st September 2027 to 31st August 2028 1st September 2028 to 31st August 2029 The standing list will be subject to ongoing performance monitoring and will be extended if performance is effective, services are still required and funding continues to be available.

Therapeutic support and cultural activities

For children and young people in care who require emotional and social well-being support, enabling them to engage with education and access learning

Renewal: The Initial contract duration will be for two years: 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027 With two 12 month extension options available: 1st September 2027 to 31st August 2028 1st September 2028 to 31st August 2029 The standing list will be subject to ongoing performance monitoring and will be extended if performance is effective, services are still required and funding continues to be available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055fdb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006398-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 10 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leicestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

Aspire and Thrive

Bangladesh Youth and Cultural Shomiti

Lets Make Change

Oiza healthcare limited

Pathways Group

Purple Ruler

Regul8 Mental Health & Well-Being CIC

STEMRAN limited

The Anna Freud Centre

The Mead Educational Trust

Wellbeing For Us

charnwood 2020

Further Information

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