External Reviews of Governance and Other Investigative Reports for Leicestershire, Leicester City, Rutland and Neighbouring Area Schools (2026 Reopening)

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking new providers for External Reviews of Governance and Other Investigative Reports for schools in Leicestershire, Leicester City, Rutland, and surrounding areas. This open, below-threshold procurement is situated in the education and training, as well as health and social work service sectors, with a focus on services delivery. The process involves an initial budget of £36,000, with a gross expenditure limit of £43,200. Interested parties must express interest by 31st July 2026, prior to obtaining access to the tender documents, with submissions closing on 7th August 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs, especially those specialising in governance reviews and investigative reporting within the public education sector, to expand their client base and portfolio. By securing a place on the standing list of pre-approved providers, businesses can potentially establish enduring relationships with local authorities. The contract, starting on 1st October 2026, offers a duration of two years with a possible 12-month extension, presenting a stable revenue stream for successful bidders with a strong emphasis on quality delivery.

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Notice Title

External Reviews of Governance and Other Investigative Reports for Leicestershire, Leicester City, Rutland and Neighbouring Area Schools (2026 Reopening)

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council (The Council) is seeking to recruit new providers to a standing list of formally pre-approved providers to deliver External Reviews of Governance (ERGs) and Other Investigative Reports for Leicestershire, Leicester City, Rutland and neighbouring area schools. The standing list will be divided into three categories based on the type of report provided. Providers can apply to cover any or all of the categories listed within the Procurement documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is one option to extend for 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b900
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058022-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

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