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BI Support for Children's Social Care backfill

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Oct 2025 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Leicestershire County Council, located in Leicester, United Kingdom, under the title "BI Support for Children's Social Care backfill." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method was direct, carried out below the threshold without competition. The status of the procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 21st October 2025. The delivery location is the UKF22 region, and the contract is set to commence on 7th November 2025 and run until 31st March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the consultancy services sector, particularly those specialising in research and development. The contract, awarded to PERMANENT FUTURES LIMITED based in Leeds, underscores the demand for expertise in providing support to Children's Social Care. Such contracts are essential for businesses looking to expand their portfolio and establish a presence in public sector procurement, especially for companies with the capability to fulfil consultancy roles effectively without requiring competitive bidding processes. This tender illustrates a notable opportunity for SMEs aiming to create sustained growth through public contracts.

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Notice Title

BI Support for Children's Social Care backfill

Notice Description

BI for Children's Social Care backfill support. To recruit two consultants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067082-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning.support@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
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)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERMANENT FUTURES

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