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title: "Targeted and Tailored 1:1 or Small Group Support to Children and Young People in care to Leicestershire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055fdb"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# Targeted and Tailored 1:1 or Small Group Support to Children and Young People in care to Leicestershire

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055fdb

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## Summary

The contracting process led by Leicestershire County Council is focused on providing targeted and tailored 1:1 or small group support to children and young people in care within Leicestershire. The procurement is part of the Education of Children in Care Service and is organised into two key lots: Lot 1 for academic support, targeting those who have fallen behind in core or EBacc subjects, and Lot 2 for therapeutic support and cultural activities aimed at promoting emotional and social well-being. The procurement method employed is an open competition, under the 'Below threshold' category, highlighting a transparent and accessible process. The process commenced with a tender tagged on 15 July 2025, and the contract awards were finalised on 23 January 2026, with the services initiated on 11 September 2025. The contracts are active and run initially for two years with options for extensions up to 2029.

This tender creates substantial business opportunities, particularly for SMEs (small and medium enterprises) and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors. Companies specialising in education and training services, mental health support, and cultural activities would be well-suited to compete due to the specific focus on academic and therapeutic support. The variety of awarded suppliers, including entities like Aspire and Thrive, Bangladesh Youth and Cultural Shomiti, and The Anna Freud Centre, reflects a diverse and accessible opportunity for businesses with innovative solutions and a commitment to improving the quality of education and support services for youth in care. The contractual structure also allows for sustained business growth over an extended period given the multiple renewal options based on ongoing performance and available funding.

## Notice

Leicestershire County Council's Education of Children in Care Service is seeking to establish a standing list of providers for the provision of targeted and tailored one to one or small group support to children and young people in care. The standing list is divided into two Lots Lot 1 Academic Support - For children and young people in care who have fallen behind in core or EBacc subjects Lot 2 Therapeutic support and cultural activities - For children and young people in care who require emotional and social well-being support, enabling them to engage with education and access learning

### Lot Information

Academic Support

For children and young people in care who have fallen behind in core or EBacc subjects

Renewal: The Initial contract duration will be for two years: 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027 With two 12 month extension options available: 1st September 2027 to 31st August 2028 1st September 2028 to 31st August 2029 The standing list will be subject to ongoing performance monitoring and will be extended if performance is effective, services are still required and funding continues to be available.

Therapeutic support and cultural activities

For children and young people in care who require emotional and social well-being support, enabling them to engage with education and access learning

Renewal: The Initial contract duration will be for two years: 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027 With two 12 month extension options available: 1st September 2027 to 31st August 2028 1st September 2028 to 31st August 2029 The standing list will be subject to ongoing performance monitoring and will be extended if performance is effective, services are still required and funding continues to be available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006398-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2025 - 10 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | ASPIRE AND THRIVE; BANGLADESH YOUTH AND CULTURAL SHOMITI; CHARNWOOD 2020; LETS MAKE CHANGE; OIZA HEALTHCARE; PATHWAYS GROUP; PURPLE RULER; REGUL8 MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING; STEMRAN; THE ANNA FREUD CENTRE; THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST; WELLBEING FOR US |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 18:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006398-2026
- 15 Jul 2025 at 17:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040251-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006398-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040251-2025
  15th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leics.gov.uk
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org
- https://www.eastmidstenders.orgSearchViewOpportunitiesonthewebsitelistedaboveusingthefollowingIDDN781449.Thiswillallowyoutoviewandregisteraninterestinthisopportunity.Youwillneedtoexpressaninterestinthisopportunitybeforeyouareabletoobtainaccesstothetenderdocuments.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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