Scope
Reference
TWC001380
Description
The criminal exploitation of children has become a growing priority in the UK for child
protection, police, schools and local support agencies. The need for a national
strategy and best practice guidance is a current focus for the Government, and that
will unfold during the duration of this contract for a service to support young people at
risk of criminal exploitation.
Within the borough of Telford & Wrekin, the Community Safety Partnership creates a
multi-functional team to tackle local issues - including Child Criminal exploitation.
This collaboration between agencies working with children is essential for ensuring
children receive the best safeguarding and support to promote their wellbeing.
1.1 In respect of this, Telford & Wrekin Council are seeking a service provider to work
alongside our:
• Childrens Services CATE Team, that specialises in services for children and
young people who are affected by child exploitation and harm outside of the
home; and our
• Education Safeguarding function; and our
• Community Safety Team
1.2 Overall, the Council are looking for a provider with the necessary expertise to deliver
this specialist service, that forms a key part of the Council's duty to safeguard our
children and young people from criminal exploitation, enabling them to make positive
choices and fulfil their potential for adulthood.
Total value (estimated)
- £720,000 excluding VAT
- £864,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract to commence on 1/4/2026 until completion date 31/3/2030 (2 years plus
option of up to 2 more additional year as a +1 +1 extension).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
31 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 80% |
| Implementation and Contract Management | Quality | 10% |
| Social value and environmental | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Borough of Telford & Wrekin
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHHD-5776-GZNN
Darby House, Telford Town Centre, Lawn Central,
Telford, Shropshire
TF3 4JA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@telford.gov.uk
Website: http://www.telford.gov.uk
Region: UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government