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Residential Children's Home SPOT Placement

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Jul 2026 at 14:56

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council sought to procure services by awarding a contract titled "Residential Children's Home SPOT Placement" under the health and social work services category. Despite efforts to receive bids through an open and restricted procedure, no tenders were received. Consequently, this contract, valued at £232,539.37, was awarded using a negotiated procedure without prior publication, as per Public Contract Regulations 2015, Regulation 32(2)(a). The procurement method—limited tender—executed a direct call-off from their existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Children's Residential & Fostering Placements, located in the Leicester region (UKF22). The contract was finalised on 5th January 2026, and is currently active.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, specifically those focusing on residential support for children. Organisations capable of delivering high-quality residential care might find similar opportunities beneficial for business growth. Additionally, the use of a negotiated procedure indicates that there may be niche needs not fully met by existing suppliers, offering a competitive advantage to those who can tailor services in this area. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in children's support services should consider engaging with such DPS frameworks to position themselves for future contract opportunities. Home Care Group Ltd, recognised as an SME, has been successfully awarded this contract, highlighting potential for similar sized businesses to engage with public sector contracts in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Residential Children's Home SPOT Placement

Notice Description

Contract for a residential children's home placement. This contract has been awarded in line with PCR 2015 Regulation 32(2)(a) negotiated procedure without prior publication due to no tenders being received in response to an open procedure or a restricted procedure. Leicestershire County Council has a DPS in place for Children's Residential & Fostering Placements - Leicestershire Children and Families Services Gateway2Resources - Residential & Fostering Placements DPS (2019/S 203-494301). All providers on the DPS have had the opportunity to bid for this placement via the DPS call off process and no offers were received. Subsequently, the negotiated procedure without prior publication has been used to procure this contract outside of the DPS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for a residential children's home placement. This contract has been awarded in line with PCR 2015 Regulation 32(2)(a) negotiated procedure without prior publication due to no tenders being received in response to an open procedure or a restricted procedure. Leicestershire County Council has a DPS in place for Children's Residential & Fostering Placements - Leicestershire Children and Families Services Gateway2Resources - Residential & Fostering Placements DPS (2019/S 203-494301). All providers on the DPS have had the opportunity to bid for this placement via the DPS call off process and no offers were received. Subsequently, the negotiated procedure without prior publication has been used to procure this contract outside of the DPS.

Procurement Information

This contract award meets the criteria for a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to no tenders being received in response to a restricted procedure under Public Contract Regulations 2015 Regulation 32(2)(a). Leicestershire County Council has a DPS in place for Children's Residential & Fostering Placements - Leicestershire Children and Families Services Gateway2Resources - Residential & Fostering Placements DPS (2019/S 203-494301). All providers on the DPS have had the opportunity to bid for this placement via the DPS call off process and no offers were received. Subsequently, the negotiated procedure without prior publication has been used to procure this contract outside of the DPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066381-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£232,539 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20266 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOME CARE GROUP

Further Information

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