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Support Service for Women who are Sex Working in Leeds

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Leeds City Council focuses on the provision of a support service for women who are sex working in Leeds. This service falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and took place in the UKE42 region. The process, which is currently at the award and contract update stage, began with the signing of a contract on 10th December 2019 and will continue until 31st March 2027. The contract is valued at £1,352,537.48 GBP and has been awarded to Basis Yorkshire Ltd. An important aspect is the modification to the contract to account for increased delivery costs and extend the service for another year, until 2027. This extension is essential to conduct a strategic review and ensure continuous service during a period of budget uncertainty and increased operational costs.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses in the health and social work sector, particularly those with experience in providing support services to vulnerable populations. Companies that specialise in outreach and holistic care, particularly for individuals with complex needs, will find a potential fit with this contract. Its focus on empowering women and providing comprehensive health outcomes means businesses with a strong social care component and proven ability to deliver in high-demand and sensitive areas can thrive. Additionally, organisations adept at stakeholder coordination across public health and social services will be well-positioned to engage successfully with this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Support Service for Women who are Sex Working in Leeds

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service carries out assertive outreach and engagement activity in a range of settings, focusing on the women with the most complex needs and most at risk, working to build trusting relationships with these individuals. The service provides holistic, one to one intensive support, peer support and groups which aim to empower the women while acknowledging how past trauma has affected them. They support vulnerable women to access the services they need and make positive changes in their lives, which will deliver significant mental and physical health outcomes and improve their safety.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084869-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,352,537 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
John Didi
Contact Email
john.didi@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1133785015

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BASIS YORKSHIRE

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