--- title: "SCE0004 - Children's Residential Care" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051e31" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051e31" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051e31.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051e31.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-15" --- # SCE0004 - Children's Residential Care Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051e31 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051e31) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051e31.json) ## Summary Leicester City Council is preparing for a procurement process titled "SCE0004 - Children's Residential Care," which falls under the services category specifically related to social work and related services. This process is currently in the planning stage, and it is classified as a UK1 Pipeline Notice, thus not yet a formal call for competition. The notice, as per Section 93 of the Procurement Act 2023, forecasts potential procurement opportunities but does not guarantee them. Located in Leicester (UKF21), this procurement could offer numerous opportunities from June 2028 to May 2031, with potential renewal options extending until May 2033. The next significant date to watch for is 1st November 2027, the future notice date aiming to provide further clarity and instruction for potential suppliers. This tender can create substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are adaptable to dynamic pricing structures. Businesses experienced in providing social work services or residential care will find this procurement especially relevant. Leicester City's planned framework offers flexibility to respond to market forces without fixed pricing, ensuring that suppliers can remain competitive. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the Central Digital Platform to be prepared for imminent opportunities, enhancing their chances of building robust partnerships with public authorities in the United Kingdom. ## 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 for mechanism with clear delegated signoff and documented competition for all providers seeking to provide residential care services in Leicester. Ie Leicester Framework without fixed prices to be able to respond to market forces. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045063-2026 | | 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 - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 15 May 2026 at 15:28 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045063-2026 - 12 Sep 2025 at 13:30 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056238-2025 - 22 May 2025 at 13:28 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024980-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045063-2026 15th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056238-2025 12th September 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024980-2025 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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