---
title: "Kinship Care Assessments, Supervision and Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ec97"
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buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-13"
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# Kinship Care Assessments, Supervision and Support

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ec97

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## Summary

Leeds City Council is seeking tenders for "Kinship Care Assessments, Supervision and Support" under an open competition. This procurement falls within the health and social work services industry category and will be conducted in Leeds, United Kingdom. The tender process is in the active stage, with submissions accepted until 4 April 2025. The enquiry period ends on 25 March 2025. The awarded contract will commence on 1 October 2025 and can run until 30 September 2028, with an optional extension of up to 24 months. The procurement is carried out under the light-touch regime, below the financial threshold, valuing up to £540,000 gross.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those experienced in kinship care assessments and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to compete. Engaging with this contract can help these businesses enhance their portfolio, gain valuable experience in a significant public service domain, and build a strong relationship with a key local government authority. The clear requirements and substantial contract duration offer long-term stability and potential growth for the successful bidder.

## Notice

The Contractor will deliver Kinship Care Assessments, Supervision and Support, to assess the suitability of people to provide Kinship Care Placements, including Kinship Foster placements, Special Guardianship, Child Arrangement Orders as well as on going supervision and support as requested by the Council.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension period available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009161-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2025 at 11:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009161-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009161-2025
  13th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/
  Tender documents can be found at: https://uk.eu-supply.com/

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=91200&B=
- https://www.leeds.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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