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title: "Educational Book Parcels for Children in Care to the Leicestershire (Virtual School (also known as Education of Children in Care Service)"
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# Educational Book Parcels for Children in Care to the Leicestershire (Virtual School (also known as Education of Children in Care Service)

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9abfe37e-1158-4f42-9ec8-7036358ded42

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council is currently undertaking an open tender for the provision of Educational Book Parcels for Children in Care, specifically for the Leicestershire Virtual School. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 11 December 2020. The total value of the contract is £48,000, covering the delivery of printed books and educational materials aimed at enhancing learning outcomes for children in care within the region of England. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 February 2021 and will run until 31 January 2023.

This opportunity represents significant potential for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in printed materials and learning resources. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as the council is keen to engage local suppliers that can support the educational development of vulnerable children. By participating in this procurement, businesses can expand their client base and contribute to important educational initiatives within their community.

## Notice

Leicestershire County Council invites Quotations for the provision of Educational Book Parcels for Children in Care to the Leicestershire Virtual School (also known as Education of Children in Care Services). The Virtual School for Leicestershire County Council (LCC) is required to track, monitor and record the educational achievement of all Children in Care to Leicestershire. The Virtual School is a specialist education service working with children and young people in care to promote high aspirations, provide access to and support engagement in high quality learning with a view to narrowing the achievement gaps for our children and young people.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed08783e-4133-4eea-9a2e-db172ac1d45d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2020 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed08783e-4133-4eea-9a2e-db172ac1d45d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed08783e-4133-4eea-9a2e-db172ac1d45d
  20th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=37545a81-402b-eb11-8105-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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