--- title: "SCE0003 - Childrens Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) - Leicester Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051e2a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051e2a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051e2a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051e2a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-15" --- # SCE0003 - Childrens Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) - Leicester Framework Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051e2a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051e2a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051e2a.json) ## Summary Leicester City Council has announced a planned procurement process for the "SCE0003 - Children's Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) - Leicester Framework," scheduled under the services category. This initiative aims to provide social work services with accommodation in Leicester, UK. Although presently in the planning stage, this procurement is a noteworthy opportunity within the region UKF21. Key dates are upcoming, including a projected future notice publication around 1st November 2027. The Council has updated contract and tender live dates and aims to accommodate service delivery beginning 1st June 2028, potentially extending to 2033, contingent upon renewals. This procurement opportunity offers potential growth for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to provide comprehensive social care services in Leicester. Given the dynamic nature of this framework, which allows adaptation to market forces without fixed pricing, businesses specialising in fostering services and equipped to handle operational demands would find this tender particularly suitable. By engaging in this framework, businesses can secure a strategic position within the public sector's social services ambit, thereby fostering long-term business expansion and contributing significantly to the community's social care framework. ## Notice Suppliers shall note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice and is not a call for competition. It is intended to provide the forecast of the impending procurement opportunity in line with Section 93 of the Procurement Act 2023, but may be amended after publication. There is no guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this notice and neither does it commit the Council to procuring any contract. However, should a tender opportunity materialise, further detailed notice(s) would be published in line with the Council's obligations. At this stage, no input is required from potential Suppliers, and no further details are available on this opportunity. Furthermore, in preparation for any imminent opportunities, Suppliers are encouraged to register on the Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender Service: https://signin.account.gov.uk/sign-in-or-create). To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers. This service is a mechanism with clear delegated signoff and documented competition for all providers seeking to provide IFA services in Leicester. i.e Leicester Framework without fixed prices to be able to respond to market forces. Compliant mechanism with ability to meet operational demands and build KPI's and outcome data. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045047-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 15 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Nov 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2028 - 31 May 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 | TLF21 Leicester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 15 May 2026 at 15:17 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045047-2026 - 12 Sep 2025 at 13:27 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056231-2025 - 22 May 2025 at 13:26 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024972-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045047-2026 15th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056231-2025 12th September 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024972-2025 22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.leicester.gov.uk - https://signin.account.gov.uk/sign-in-or-create - https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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