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title: "External Reviews of Governance and Other Investigative Reports for Leicestershire, Leicester City, Rutland and Neighbouring Area Schools (2026 Reopening)"
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# External Reviews of Governance and Other Investigative Reports for Leicestershire, Leicester City, Rutland and Neighbouring Area Schools (2026 Reopening)

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b900

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking new providers for External Reviews of Governance and Other Investigative Reports for schools in Leicestershire, Leicester City, Rutland, and surrounding areas. This open, below-threshold procurement is situated in the education and training, as well as health and social work service sectors, with a focus on services delivery. The process involves an initial budget of £36,000, with a gross expenditure limit of £43,200. Interested parties must express interest by 31st July 2026, prior to obtaining access to the tender documents, with submissions closing on 7th August 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs, especially those specialising in governance reviews and investigative reporting within the public education sector, to expand their client base and portfolio. By securing a place on the standing list of pre-approved providers, businesses can potentially establish enduring relationships with local authorities. The contract, starting on 1st October 2026, offers a duration of two years with a possible 12-month extension, presenting a stable revenue stream for successful bidders with a strong emphasis on quality delivery.

## Notice

Leicestershire County Council (The Council) is seeking to recruit new providers to a standing list of formally pre-approved providers to deliver External Reviews of Governance (ERGs) and Other Investigative Reports for Leicestershire, Leicester City, Rutland and neighbouring area schools. The standing list will be divided into three categories based on the type of report provided. Providers can apply to cover any or all of the categories listed within the Procurement documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is one option to extend for 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058022-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | £36,000 |
| 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

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 11:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058022-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058022-2026
  19th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leics.gov.uk
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org
- https://www.eastmidstenders.orgSearchViewOpportunitiesonthewebsitelistedaboveusingthefollowingIDDN816772.Thiswillallowyoutoviewandregisteraninterestinthisopportunity.Youwillneedtoexpressaninterestinthisopportunitybeforeyouareabletoobtainaccesstothetenderdocuments.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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