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title: "SCE0016 - Children's Social Care and Community Safety"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051e40"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-15"
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# SCE0016 - Children's Social Care and Community Safety

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051e40

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## Summary

Leicester City Council initiated a procurement process titled "SCE0016 - Children's Social Care and Community Safety," aimed at providing therapeutic support to children and young people in care, focusing on trauma-informed mental health support. This procurement falls under the category of health and social work services and is planned to commence on 1st September 2026, continuing until 31st August 2031. Located in Leicester, United Kingdom, the procurement is currently in the planning stage, with future notices anticipated by 1st January 2026. This project, involving joint commissioning with health partners, is expected to mitigate council funding pressures and improve life outcomes for the children and young people involved.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in trauma-informed care. Companies that can deliver integrated and comprehensive therapeutic support would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The collaboration with health partners indicates a preference for providers experienced in multi-agency environments. Winning this contract could enhance a company's footprint in the public sector and drive growth through long-term service delivery, making it an attractive proposal for established service providers in the health and social care sector.

## Notice

This is a jointly commissioned arrangement with health partners to provide therapeutic support to Children and Young People who are looked after. Particular focus on trauma informed mental health support. Benefits of this service include fewer placement breakdowns and improved life outcomes for those supported. Joining funding reduces pressure on existing spend which is almost wholly council funded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044855-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 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 | Withdrawn |
| Lots status | Withdrawn |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 10:56 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044855-2026
- 22 May 2025 at 13:37 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024999-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044855-2026
  15th May 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024999-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicester.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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