---
title: "Children's Social Care and Community Safety"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051e59"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051e59.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-15"
---

# Children's Social Care and Community Safety

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051e59

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Children's Social Care and Community Safety," aimed at enhancing locally available children's residential care services. The process, categorised under welfare services for children and young people, was in the planning stage with a notice published on 22nd May 2025. It was initially set to commence on 2nd January 2026 and run through to 1st January 2029, with the possibility of renewal extending up to 31st December 2033. Located in Leicester, UKF21, this procurement process aimed to fill gaps in existing local provision and improve service standards while reducing travel time and costs. However, as of 15th May 2026, the tender had been withdrawn, marking its status as "withdrawn" with an official cancellation notice published.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses operating within the children's and youth welfare industry, especially for those capable of providing residential care services tailored to local needs. Companies that can demonstrate innovative solutions to enhance service options and reduce operational inefficiencies would find this procurement opportunity suitable for their capabilities, ultimately driving business growth. Despite the tender's withdrawal, remaining informed and prepared for any future renewals or similar opportunities from Leicester City Council could provide significant opportunities for the relevant businesses to expand their market presence and service offerings in this sector.

## Notice

This service is an arrangement to bolster locally available childrens residential care services based on needs gaps in existing local provision. Compliant mechanism to attract provision, increase service options, reduce travel time and costs and improve standards for those reliant on services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044764-2026 |
| 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 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 |
| 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

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 08:21 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044764-2026
- 22 May 2025 at 13:47 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025029-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044764-2026
  15th May 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025029-2025
  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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