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title: "Child Criminal Exploitation Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060061"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Child Criminal Exploitation Support Service

Buyer: BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060061

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## Summary

The Borough of Telford & Wrekin has recently completed the award stage of its "Child Criminal Exploitation Support Service" procurement process. This contract aims to tackle child criminal exploitation, a growing priority in the UK, by collaborating with local agencies to provide the necessary safeguarding and support for affected children. The procurement, carried out through an open procedure under lightTouch regime, initially had a tender deadline on 10 February 2026. ST GILES TRUST was awarded the contract on 12 March 2026, valued at £660,050.73 excluding VAT. The contract period begins on 1 April 2026 and could extend up to 31 March 2030. Located in Telford, Shropshire, this project is part of the council's strategy to safeguard children and young people in the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social work services focusing on vulnerable groups, such as children at risk of exploitation. With an emphasis on collaboration with the Community Safety Partnership and related agencies, organisations that possess expertise in child protection and safeguarding are well-suited to compete. The procurement process accommodated SMEs and VCSEs, fostering inclusive participation. Overall, this contract can enhance a business’s portfolio by aligning with governmental priorities on child safety while leveraging the potential of extension options to ensure long-term engagement in essential community services. Businesses located within the UK are primed to step forward as regional delivery is involved.

## Notice

The criminal exploitation of children has become a growing priority in the UK for child protection, police, schools and local support agencies. The need for a national strategy and best practice guidance is a current focus for the Government, and that will unfold during the duration of this contract for a service to support young people at risk of criminal exploitation. Within the borough of Telford & Wrekin, the Community Safety Partnership creates a multi-functional team to tackle local issues - including Child Criminal exploitation. This collaboration between agencies working with children is essential for ensuring children receive the best safeguarding and support to promote their wellbeing. In respect of this, Telford & Wrekin Council are seeking a service provider to work alongside our: * Childrens Services CATE Team, that specialises in services for children and young people who are affected by child exploitation and harm outside of the home; and our * Education Safeguarding function; and our * Community Safety Team Overall, the Council are looking for a provider with the necessary expertise to deliver this specialist service, that forms a key part of the Council's duty to safeguard our children and young people from criminal exploitation, enabling them to make positive choices and fulfil their potential for adulthood.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract to commence on 1/4/2026 until completion date 31/3/2030 (2 years plus option of up to 2 more additional year as a +1 +1 extension).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022206-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £720,000 |
| Lots value | £720,000 |
| Awards value | £660,050 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN |
| Locality | TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF3 4JA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Telford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ST GILES TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 10:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022206-2026
- 6 Jan 2026 at 16:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000806-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022206-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000806-2026
  6th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- http://www.telford.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.stgilestrust.org.uk/

## Provenance

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