---
title: "Foster Carer Recruitment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064d84"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-11"
---

# Foster Carer Recruitment

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064d84

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## Summary

Leeds City Council, a public authority within sub-central government, is initiating a procurement process for 'Foster Carer Recruitment,' focusing on increasing the number and diversity of foster carers in the Leeds area. This contract falls within the recruitment services industry category, classified under CPV code 79600000. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with preliminary market engagement scheduled to end on 11 March 2026. Interested parties should submit their responses via the Jaggaer portal. The subsequent contractual period is set to commence on 1 May 2026 and end on 30 April 2027, with a possibility for extension until April 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those experienced in social services or foster care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process explicitly indicates suitability for these types of organisations. Engaging in this contract can enhance business growth by establishing strong ties with Leeds City Council and positioning these businesses as key players in addressing the community's foster care needs.

## Notice

Leeds City Council is committed to increasing the number and diversity of foster carers to meet the needs of children, families and young people in care. The Council is seeking a provider who will focus on the initial recruitment phase of foster carers and is seeking information from the market to inform its procurement process.

### Planning Information

We are seeking information from the market regarding foster carer recruitment. The Pre-liminary market engagement will end at 12noon on 11 March 2026. All responses should be submitted via the Jaggaer portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012258-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE42 Leeds |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 10:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012258-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012258-2026
  11th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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