---
title: "Online Platform for Parents and Carers to Access Parenting Strategies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069f69"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# Online Platform for Parents and Carers to Access Parenting Strategies

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069f69

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is initiating a procurement process for an "Online Platform for Parents and Carers to Access Parenting Strategies" within the software package and information systems industry category. This project is currently at the planning stage, with a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) open to interested parties. The engagement requires a questionnaire submission by 09:00 on 8th June 2026. Based in Leicester, UK, this project aims to develop self-directed online training programs for families, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to community support. Although the value of this engagement is nominally set at £1, the final costs will be better understood following the review of PME responses. The anticipated timeline includes the issuance of a future notice by 1st July 2026 and further planning developments until the contract period starts on 1st August 2026.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in digital platforms and online training solutions, especially those capable of delivering user-friendly and effective self-directed learning tools. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, highlighting the Council's commitment to inclusivity and diverse supplier engagement. By engaging in this process, businesses can expand their portfolio into the public sector, fostering potential for further collaborations and growth within the government contracting landscape.

## Notice

The PME is for an online platform to support families with self-directed online training programs. PLEASE NOTE - We have inserted a nominal value of PS1 as the value for this PME and categorised it as below threshold. We will be in a better position to understand the costs once we review the PME responses.

### Planning Information

Please note this is a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) it is not a formal invitation to tender. Bidders must complete a questionnaire and submit the responses by 09:00hrs on 8th June 2026.
To enhance our understanding of the solutions currently available in the market and in addition to the submitted questionnaire, we may invite a maximum of five suitable suppliers to deliver an overview presentation of their solution and its functionality.
For more information regarding the process, you can access the PME document by following this link:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f4f953dc-1a55-f111-813c-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047183-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 2 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 13:46 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047183-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047183-2026
  21st May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f4f953dc-1a55-f111-813c-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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