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title: "Child Exploitation Specialist Support Service"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-06"
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# Child Exploitation Specialist Support Service

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f296936-7eba-4497-be29-d6c64305be1a

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## Summary

Nottinghamshire County Council has opened a tender for a "Child Exploitation Specialist Support Service" aimed at providing high-quality assistance for child sexual and criminal exploitation, including care leavers up to age 25. The procurement, under the Social work and related services industry category, takes place in the East Midlands, UK. As of 6th July 2026, the tender is in the active stage, with submissions closing by 4th August 2026 at 5:00 PM. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2027 and conclude on 30th June 2028, and it will follow an open procedure, requiring efficient and innovative bidding to deliver value for money.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service providers, particularly those classified as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). By competing for this contract, businesses have the potential to expand or establish their presence in the social work sector, delivering vital services to vulnerable groups. The Council aims to appoint a single provider, which necessitates a focus on quality and efficiency, making it an attractive proposition for organisations capable of innovative service delivery and those looking to enhance their portfolios in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Nottinghamshire County Council (the Council) is seeking to commission an experienced Provider for the delivery of an outcome focussed, high quality and child-centred Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) support service, which will include support for care leavers up to the age of 25. The Council is seeking bids that offer value for money through efficiency and innovative thinking, and Bidders will be required to identify the level of service (hours) that will be provided for the funds available. Nottinghamshire County Council wishes to appoint a single service provider. The scope and nature of the services required by the Council are set out in more detail in the Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c297a7-ce2b-4166-96e4-5ee2f2c53575 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £710,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c297a7-ce2b-4166-96e4-5ee2f2c53575

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c297a7-ce2b-4166-96e4-5ee2f2c53575
  6th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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