Planning

West Yorkshire Community Alternatives to Remand, Recall and Resettlement Pilot - Market Engagement

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Feb 2026 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council, in collaboration with Bradford, Calderdale, and Wakefield councils, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process aimed at introducing a pilot project titled "West Yorkshire Community Alternatives to Remand, Recall and Resettlement - Market Engagement." This initiative focuses on expanding supported accommodation services for children aged 16-17 who are at risk of court-directed remand, recall, or require resettlement post-release. The service will initially operate across two sites in West Yorkshire, each accommodating two children, and may expand based on future needs. Key dates involve an online market engagement session scheduled on 12th March from 1:30pm to 2:30pm, with a registration deadline of 5th March 2026. This project falls under the 'Social Services' industry category, emphasising social work services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with experience in youth support and accommodation services. Suitable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), this project is looking for organisations that can effectively provide social care services tailored for young people. With Leeds City Council leading the procurement, businesses can collaborate with local authorities to address the systemic needs within the criminal justice system, promoting social change and reducing reoffending rates. This opportunity not only aids in business growth but supports community development and social responsibility.

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Notice Title

West Yorkshire Community Alternatives to Remand, Recall and Resettlement Pilot - Market Engagement

Notice Description

West Yorkshire local authorities (Bradford, Calderdale, Leeds and Wakefield) are undertaking a Community Alternatives to Remand, Recall and Resettlement Pilot to expand small-scale supported accommodation for children aged 16-17 who are at risk of court-directed remand to custody, at risk of recall, or require resettlement on release. By providing an alternative to custody we will be able to avoid future extensive contact with the criminal justice system and reduce reoffending rates for children, some of whom are disproportionally represented in the criminal justice system. Leeds City Council will be leading on the procurement exercise for the commissioning of the West Yorkshire Community Alternatives to Remand Service which is a West Yorkshire based service comprising of two sites across the region each accommodating no more than 2 children per site. There is a possibility this service could be expanded in the future, which will be dependent on needs identified. The service will be open to children from Bradford, Calderdale, Leeds and Wakefield.

Planning Information

We will be holding an online market engagement session on Thursday 12th March, 1:30pm - 2:30pm. To register for the session, please email: CFTransformation@Leeds.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0656cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014639-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
peopleservicescategory@leeds.gov.uk, procurement.enquiries@bradford.gov.uk, procurement@calderdale.gov.uk, procurement@wakefield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Calderdale
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Halifax

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