--- title: "Community Life Choices for Leicestershire 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066845" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066845" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066845.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066845.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-13" --- # Community Life Choices for Leicestershire 2026 Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066845 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066845) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066845.json) ## Summary Leicestershire County Council has initiated a tender for the "Community Life Choices for Leicestershire 2026" project, classified under the health and social work services industry category and aiming to enhance independence and delay long-term support. This procurement process is active, currently in the tender update stage as of 13th March 2026. The project is based in Leicester, UK, with a tender end date set for 15th April 2026. Organisations have until 30th March 2026 to submit inquiries. The procurement method is an open procedure within a framework that accommodates both with and without reopening competition. The framework agreement is anticipated to last from August 2026 to August 2029, with potential extension until August 2031. Interested bidders must register on the Council's e-tender portal and the Central Digital Platform in order to participate. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses focusing on health and social services to expand their reach and gain steady business over several years. Companies skilled in offering group activities and managed personal assistant services are particularly well-suited for these lots. The total framework value is estimated at £56 million, furnishing significant financial prospects for service providers able to deliver quality support and demonstrate competitive pricing. With elements like travel training and work support included, businesses adept at facilitating comprehensive personal care and community integration can leverage this opportunity to showcase and grow their capabilities in a structured yet flexible framework environment. ## Notice Leicestershire County Council (LCC) wishes to establish the provision of the Community Life Choices framework to deliver an enabling service that promotes independence and reduces or delays the need for long term support. The core aim of the service is to help people to achieve the outcomes that matter to them in their life, which is focused on the needs, goals and well-being of the person concerned. UK2 Notice - please note that LCC is not required by the Procurement Act to conduct preliminary market engagement and on this occasion did not undertake specific engagement on the current model being procured. ### Lot Information Group activities within a defined base and out in the wider community This includes group support and one-to-one support provided in the community from a building base. Examples of one-to-one support include travel training, support with work and volunteering opportunities. Group support can include visiting venues and groups in the local community and further afield. Within the building base and in the community this may include the delivery of personal care. Renewal: The Community Life Choices Service (CLC) framework will run from August 2026 until August 2029, with the option to extend to 31st August 2031 (3+2). Managed Personal Assistants The Provider will manage individual PAs with a view to the person managing their own PA(s) in the future. The Provider is asked to supply an appropriate PA and manage the recruitment, employment and support of that employee on behalf of the person in need of support. PAs are not expected to deliver personal care. This is on a one-to-one basis and is not offered as a group option. The PA cannot facilitate a group. Renewal: The Community Life Choices Service (CLC) framework will run from August 2026 until August 2029, with the option to extend to 31st August 2031 (3+2). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022852-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £56,000,000 | | Lots value | £56,000,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 13 Mar 2026 at 11:27 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022852-2026 - 12 Mar 2026 at 12:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022276-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022852-2026 13th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022276-2026 12th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.leics.gov.uk - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/suppliers-how-to-register-your-organisation-and-first-administrator-on-find-a-tender-in-three-easy-steps-html - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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