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title: "PAN2732 - Book parcels for looked after children"
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published: "2023-03-16"
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# PAN2732 - Book parcels for looked after children

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5f8f40f-b46b-45df-a43d-6648f1e251cf

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## Summary

The Leicester City Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of book parcels to looked after children in the education and training services industry. The tender, identified as PAN2732, has a total value of £43,200 in GBP. The procurement method is open, with the tender period ending on 30th March 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st July 2023 and end on 30th June 2025. The Council has specified that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations are suitable bidders for this contract.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in supplying educational materials to explore growth prospects. Companies that focus on providing books and related materials tailored for looked after children could leverage their expertise to compete for this contract. The suitability criteria set by the Leicester City Council favour SMEs and VCSEs, indicating an intention to promote inclusivity and diversity in the procurement process. By meeting the requirements outlined in the tender, businesses can position themselves to contribute to enhancing educational outcomes for vulnerable children under the care of authorities.

## Notice

Supplier for books to looked after children sent through the post.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/947606ba-84ea-402e-ac8b-5026e2f3a292 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,200 |
| 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 | 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 | 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2023 at 15:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/947606ba-84ea-402e-ac8b-5026e2f3a292

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/947606ba-84ea-402e-ac8b-5026e2f3a292
  16th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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