--- title: "Child Exploitation Specialist Support Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060925" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060925" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060925.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060925.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-06" --- # Child Exploitation Specialist Support Service Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060925 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060925) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060925.json) ## Summary Nottinghamshire County Council is inviting bids for the "Child Exploitation Specialist Support Service" contract, which aims to provide high-quality support services for child sexual and criminal exploitation, including care leavers up to the age of 25. This tender, with an open procurement method, falls under the services category and is valued at £710,500.00. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 4th August 2026. The service delivery is required across regions UKF15 and UKF16 in the United Kingdom, with the contract expected to start on 1st January 2027 and end on 30th June 2028, with potential extensions available. Interested parties should note the enquiry period ends on 27th July 2026, and electronic submissions are encouraged via the provided platform. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in social work and related services, particularly those experienced in providing support in public sector environments. Organisations that can offer innovative, efficient service solutions with proven experience in similar contracts are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the Council's interest in diverse and inclusive participation. The emphasis on quality and price in the award criteria suggests that businesses that can deliver exceptional service while maintaining cost-effectiveness will be well-positioned for success. ## Notice Nottinghamshire County Council (the Council) is seeking to commission an experienced Provider for the delivery of an outcome focussed, high quality and child-centred Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) support service, which will include support for care leavers up to the age of 25. The Council is seeking bids that offer value for money through efficiency and innovative thinking, and Bidders will be required to identify the level of service (hours) that will be provided for the funds available. Nottinghamshire County Council wishes to appoint a single service provider. The scope and nature of the services required by the Council are set out in more detail in the Specification. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The initial contract term will be for 18 months, from 1st January 2027 to 30th June 2028 with an option to extend for a further two 12-month periods. Reviewing whether to continue with these services is at the sole discretion of the Council. The Council will, under its duty to obtain best value, consider a range of factors when deciding whether to continue a contractual arrangement. ### Planning Information Appropriate providers are encouraged to participate in the soft market testing exercise on https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063219-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | 29 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £710,500 | | Lots value | £710,500 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG2 7QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Rushcliffe | | Electoral ward | Trent Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe | | Delivery location | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire, TLF16 South Nottinghamshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 6 Jul 2026 at 13:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063219-2026 - 19 Jan 2026 at 16:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004495-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063219-2026 6th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004495-2026 19th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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