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Award

14 May 2026 at 13:20

Award

24 Apr 2026 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Young Carers Support Service," awarding a contract to Family Action, a supplier based in London. This procurement falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services, specifically designed to protect children and young people from harm and support efforts to prevent them from entering the care system. The contract, valued at £1,639,494, commences on 12th May 2026 and is expected to run until 31st March 2030, with a possible extension of up to 24 months. The procurement method was a direct award, justified by the existence of intellectual property rights exclusive to the supplier, making it a unique purchase without an outright tender process.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those holding niche expertise or intellectual property in the domain of young carers' welfare. The long-term nature of the contract, combined with its substantial financial value, offers sustained business growth and a chance to establish significant relationships with a major city council. Businesses with capabilities in supporting children and young people or developing innovative care solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, especially those ready to protect and manage exclusive intellectual property rights crucial to service delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Young Carers Support Service

Notice Description

The aim of the contract is to protect children and young people from harm and to support efforts to prevent them from entering the care system wherever possible.

Procurement Information

Intellectual property rights exist.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044401-2026
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
Direct award
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
£1,639,494 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,639,494 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAMILY ACTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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