Targeted and Tailored 1:1 or Small Group Support to Children and Young People in care to Leicestershire (2025 Reopen)

Leicestershire County Council

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Award

29 May 2026 at 10:14

TenderUpdate

03 Oct 2025 at 12:45

Tender

03 Oct 2025 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has concluded the procurement process for "Targeted and Tailored 1:1 or Small Group Support to Children and Young People in Care to Leicestershire." This initiative is intended to offer educational and therapeutic support to children in care across Leicestershire, categorised into two lots. The procurement was carried out through an open competition under a light touch regime, with the contracts awarded in the services industry. The programme commenced on 1st January 2026 and will run until 10th September 2029. This standing list of providers is essential for delivering targeted academic support and cultural activities aimed at enhancing the education and well-being of these young individuals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for both small and large businesses specialising in education and training services, as well as health and social work services. Businesses focused on providing academic support and therapeutic interventions can benefit from the framework's structure, which encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs. Opportunities exist for businesses that can tailor solutions to aid children and young people who require one-on-one or small group assistance, particularly those adept in cultural and emotional support sectors. With clearly defined lots, this procurement encourages diverse participation conducive to service innovation and specialised care delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Targeted and Tailored 1:1 or Small Group Support to Children and Young People in care to Leicestershire (2025 Reopen)

Notice Description

A standing list of providers for the provision of targeted and tailored one to one or small group education 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a7c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050644-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work 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
29 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 10 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
27
Supplier Names

ACADEMY21 LIMITED

AFFINITY WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

AXIS RECRUITMENT LIMITED

CARE TO DANCE

CATCH-UP ACADEMY LTD

CHARNWOOD ARTS THERAPY SERVICE LTD

CONNEX EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

EDUC8 LEICESTERSHIRE LIMITED

FIRST CLASS TAILORED SOLUTIONS LIMITED

FLEET EDUCATION SERVICES LIMITED

Freeva

INSIGHT WELLBEING SERVICES LTD

KOJIKOJO LIMITED

MAKEEBO STUDENTS LIMITED

MUSIC LEARNING COLLECTIVE C.I.C.

NEXT STEPS ED CIC

OUTCOME OASIS LEARNING LTD

RANDSTAD SOLUTIONS LIMITED

REMEDY RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED

SOFT TOUCH ARTS LIMITED

SQUARESCOPE LIMITED

STRIVE LEARNING & INTERVENTIONS LTD

TARGETED PROVISION LTD

TEACHING PERSONNEL LIMITED

THE MIGHTY CREATIVES

TRADEWIND RECRUITMENT LTD

Top Class Learning

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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