--- title: "ASC0322 - Participation Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b8e9fba6-f2b9-41d7-aa41-e6e7ed03f7a0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8e9fba6-f2b9-41d7-aa41-e6e7ed03f7a0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8e9fba6-f2b9-41d7-aa41-e6e7ed03f7a0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8e9fba6-f2b9-41d7-aa41-e6e7ed03f7a0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-22" --- # ASC0322 - Participation Service Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8e9fba6-f2b9-41d7-aa41-e6e7ed03f7a0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8e9fba6-f2b9-41d7-aa41-e6e7ed03f7a0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8e9fba6-f2b9-41d7-aa41-e6e7ed03f7a0.json) ## Summary Leicester City Council is in the planning stage of re-commissioning its Participation Service, a project aimed at enhancing engagement and involvement in adult social care decision-making. The tender, titled 'ASC0322 - Participation Service', falls under the Health and Social Work Services category. This initiative will be implemented in the East Midlands, UK. The procurement is not a call for competition at this stage, with a specific focus on a service that empowers people with lived experience in adult social care. The detailed market engagement notice was published on 22nd April 2025, with the engagement phase concluding on 6th May 2025. The contract envisages an estimated value of £180,000. This procurement opportunity is strategically favourable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with capabilities in health and social work services. Businesses with expertise in co-production and community engagement, particularly those centred on collaboration with individuals experienced in social care, can leverage this opportunity for growth. The potential to contribute to shaping adult social care services in Leicester presents significant prospects for companies aiming to expand their footprint within public sector contracts. Access to a network like the Making it Real group further amplifies opportunities for companies dedicated to impactful social contributions. ## Notice **THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION** Leicester City Council (the Authority) is re-commissioning its Participation Service which will facilitate the participation and involvement of people with lived experience in adult social care decision making, policy making and involvement in the co production of local adult social care services. The service will also work alongside the Making it Real group, which is made up of people who are experts by experience of drawing on social care or caring for someone who is, as well as people who work in social care, working together as equals. Further information about this group can be found at Making it Real (leicester.gov.uk). Additional information in relation to the proposed service model and key requirements can be located within the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire. The Soft Market Test Questionnaire can be found through the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1f1b525e-7b1f-f011-8136-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268b09c2-9e5a-477b-be21-6d1c2b7ff312 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 May 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 1FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 22 Apr 2025 at 16:22 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268b09c2-9e5a-477b-be21-6d1c2b7ff312 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268b09c2-9e5a-477b-be21-6d1c2b7ff312 22nd April 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1f1b525e-7b1f-f011-8136-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.leicester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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