--- title: "Residential Children's Home SPOT Placement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cb33" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cb33" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cb33.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cb33.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-14" --- # Residential Children's Home SPOT Placement Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cb33 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cb33) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cb33.json) ## Summary Leicestershire County Council sought to procure services by awarding a contract titled "Residential Children's Home SPOT Placement" under the health and social work services category. Despite efforts to receive bids through an open and restricted procedure, no tenders were received. Consequently, this contract, valued at £232,539.37, was awarded using a negotiated procedure without prior publication, as per Public Contract Regulations 2015, Regulation 32(2)(a). The procurement method—limited tender—executed a direct call-off from their existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Children's Residential & Fostering Placements, located in the Leicester region (UKF22). The contract was finalised on 5th January 2026, and is currently active. This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, specifically those focusing on residential support for children. Organisations capable of delivering high-quality residential care might find similar opportunities beneficial for business growth. Additionally, the use of a negotiated procedure indicates that there may be niche needs not fully met by existing suppliers, offering a competitive advantage to those who can tailor services in this area. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in children's support services should consider engaging with such DPS frameworks to position themselves for future contract opportunities. Home Care Group Ltd, recognised as an SME, has been successfully awarded this contract, highlighting potential for similar sized businesses to engage with public sector contracts in this domain. ## Notice Contract for a residential children's home placement. This contract has been awarded in line with PCR 2015 Regulation 32(2)(a) negotiated procedure without prior publication due to no tenders being received in response to an open procedure or a restricted procedure. Leicestershire County Council has a DPS in place for Children's Residential & Fostering Placements - Leicestershire Children and Families Services Gateway2Resources - Residential & Fostering Placements DPS (2019/S 203-494301). All providers on the DPS have had the opportunity to bid for this placement via the DPS call off process and no offers were received. Subsequently, the negotiated procedure without prior publication has been used to procure this contract outside of the DPS. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Contract for a residential children's home placement. This contract has been awarded in line with PCR 2015 Regulation 32(2)(a) negotiated procedure without prior publication due to no tenders being received in response to an open procedure or a restricted procedure. Leicestershire County Council has a DPS in place for Children's Residential & Fostering Placements - Leicestershire Children and Families Services Gateway2Resources - Residential & Fostering Placements DPS (2019/S 203-494301). All providers on the DPS have had the opportunity to bid for this placement via the DPS call off process and no offers were received. Subsequently, the negotiated procedure without prior publication has been used to procure this contract outside of the DPS. ### Procurement Information This contract award meets the criteria for a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to no tenders being received in response to a restricted procedure under Public Contract Regulations 2015 Regulation 32(2)(a). Leicestershire County Council has a DPS in place for Children's Residential & Fostering Placements - Leicestershire Children and Families Services Gateway2Resources - Residential & Fostering Placements DPS (2019/S 203-494301). All providers on the DPS have had the opportunity to bid for this placement via the DPS call off process and no offers were received. Subsequently, the negotiated procedure without prior publication has been used to procure this contract outside of the DPS. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066381-2026 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £232,539 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HOME CARE GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 14 Jul 2026 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066381-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:494301-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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