Scope
Reference
SCE0049
Description
Leicester City Council is commissioning the provision of Foodbanks Plus.
Leicester City Council is seeking a provider to deliver a community-based service offering free, independent, and accredited welfare advice alongside mental wellbeing support for residents experiencing poverty and financial hardship. Delivered in settings such as foodbanks, the service will use a casework approach to support individuals with issues including welfare benefits, debt, housing, and low income, while promoting improved wellbeing, resilience, and access to local support networks.
The proposed Contract will be for an initial period of 2 years, commencing 05 May 2026 to 04 May 2028, with an option to extend, subject to satisfactory performance outcomes and agreement by the Authority, for 1 further period of 1 year, taking the contract term to a maximum of 3 years ending 04 May 2029. The estimated contract value is £315,000.
Further details in respect of this tender opportunity are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation.
Submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on 6th March 2026 at the very latest via the EastMidsTender portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org
To express interest and submit a bid, please follow the link below: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=92819947-b102-f111-813c-005056b64545
Total value (estimated)
- £315,000 excluding VAT
- £378,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 May 2026 to 4 May 2028
- Possible extension to 4 May 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
The proposed Contract will be for an initial period of 2 years to commence on 5th May 2026 to 4th May 2027 (initial term) with an option to extend, subject to satisfactory performance outcomes and agreement by the Authority, for afurther period of one year to 4th May 2028, taking the contract term to a maximum of 3 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
Contract locations
- UKF21 - Leicester
Participation
Conditions of participation
Leicester City Council (“the Authority”) invites Tenders for the provision of the Foodbanks Plus: Promoting Better Mental Health Through Generalist Advice in Community Settings service.
Further details in respect of this tender opportunity are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation pack.
Submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on 6th March 2026 at the very latest via the EastMidsTender portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
To express interest and submit a bid, please follow the link below:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=92819947-b102-f111-813c-005056b64545
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | The Quality aspect of this procurement is 80% |
Quality | 80.00% |
| Price | The Price aspect of this procurement is 20% |
Price | 20.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=92819947-b102-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
Further details in respect of this tender opportunity are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation.
Submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on 6th March 2026 at the very latest via the EastMidsTender portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org
To express interest and submit a bid, please follow the link below: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=92819947-b102-f111-813c-005056b64545
Technical specifications to be met
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=92819947-b102-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
Further details in respect of this tender opportunity are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation.
Submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on 6th March 2026 at the very latest via the EastMidsTender portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org
To express interest and submit a bid, please follow the link below: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=92819947-b102-f111-813c-005056b64545
Contracting authority
Leicester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRT-5737-VBQD
City Hall (4th Floor)
Leicester
LE1 1FZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Robert Ingram
Telephone: +44 0
Email: robbie.ingram@leicester.gov.uk
Website: https://www.leicester.gov.uk
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government