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SCE0067 - Housing Support for people that use drugs and alcohol

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

02 Jul 2026 at 15:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

29 Jun 2026 at 11:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Apr 2026 at 14:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is currently exploring the commissioning of a Housing Support service for people using drugs and alcohol within Leicester. This initiative, titled "SCE0067 - Housing Support for people that use drugs and alcohol," is in its planning stage with a focus on conducting a soft market test to gather insights and gauge interest from potential service providers and stakeholders. The procurement process includes an engagement milestone scheduled to conclude on 13th July 2026, following a two-week extension. The anticipated timeframe for the commencement of the new contract is from 1st April 2027, and the service falls under the industry category of welfare services that are not delivered through residential institutions.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to contribute to a critical public service aiming to support vulnerable populations. The process is designed to create an inclusive environment where diverse organisations can express interest and present innovative service delivery models. Businesses with experience in providing welfare services, particularly in non-residential settings, are well-suited to compete. The emphasis on market engagement reflects the council's commitment to developing a service specification that is informed by the industry and community stakeholders, presenting growth opportunities for organisations looking to expand their involvement in public sector service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCE0067 - Housing Support for people that use drugs and alcohol

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. Leicester City Council (LCC) is considering commissioning a Housing Support for people that use drugs and alcohol for Leicester. It is anticipated, dependent upon an engagement exercise, that tenders for this service would be sought later in 2026 to enable a new contract to begin from 01/04/2027. As part of the commissioning process, the authority is undertaking a soft market test, this gives potential providers and other stakeholders the opportunity to express their interests and feed in their views about a potential service model and specification principles. The commissioners will use the information to appraise options and further develop a specification. This process does not constitute a formal tender or other competitive bidding process and will not result in the letting of a Contract. The authority is using this process solely to test the market to gather information and ascertain the level of interest in this particular service. There are therefore no formal criteria which we will use to judge your responses, and it is not our intention to provide any feedback. The council is extending this market engagement for two weeks from 29/06/2026 to 13/07/2026 for any other interested providers to participate. Please use the following link to access the advert: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=10951917-a073-f111-813c-005056b64545

Planning Information

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. Leicester City Council (LCC) is considering commissioning a Housing Support for people that use drugs and alcohol for Leicester. It is anticipated, dependent upon an engagement exercise, that tenders for this service would be sought later in 2026 to enable a new contract to begin from 01/04/2027. As part of the commissioning process, the authority is undertaking a soft market test, this gives potential providers and other stakeholders the opportunity to express their interests and feed in their views about a potential service model and specification principles. The commissioners will use the information to appraise options and further develop a specification. This process does not constitute a formal tender or other competitive bidding process and will not result in the letting of a Contract. The authority is using this process solely to test the market to gather information and ascertain the level of interest in this particular service. There are therefore no formal criteria which we will use to judge your responses, and it is not our intention to provide any feedback. Notice amended to include the extension period of two weeks from 29/06/2026 to 13/07/2026 for any other interested providers to participate. Please use the following link to access the advert: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=10951917-a073-f111-813c-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062464-2026
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

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
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)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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