Scope
Reference
Tender_ 177
Description
West Yorkshire local authorities (Bradford, Calderdale, Leeds and Wakefield) are undertaking a Community Alternatives to Remand, Recall and Resettlement Pilot to expand small‑scale supported accommodation for children aged 16-17 who are at risk of court‑directed remand to custody, at risk of recall, or require resettlement on release.
By providing an alternative to custody we will be able to avoid future extensive contact with the criminal justice system and reduce reoffending rates for children, some of whom are disproportionally represented in the criminal justice system.
Leeds City Council will be leading on the procurement exercise for the commissioning of the West Yorkshire Community Alternatives to Remand Service which is a West Yorkshire based service comprising of two sites across the region each accommodating no more than 2 children per site. There is a possibility this service could be expanded in the future, which will be dependent on needs identified.
The service will be open to children from Bradford, Calderdale, Leeds and Wakefield.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 March 2026 to 12 March 2026
- 7 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85320000 - Social services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
5 March 2026
Engagement process description
We will be holding an online market engagement session on Thursday 12th March, 1:30pm - 2:30pm. To register for the session, please email: CFTransformation@Leeds.gov.uk
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
5 March 2026
Contracting authority
Leeds City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJYG-6658-PPMY
Civic Hall, Calverley Street
Leeds
LS1 1UR
United Kingdom
Email: peopleservicescategory@leeds.gov.uk
Website: http://www.leeds.gov.uk
Region: UKE42 - Leeds
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisations
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
The Council of the City of Wakefield
Summary of their role in this procurement: partner
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZN-8179-PJQV
Wood Street
Wakefield
WF1 2HQ
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@wakefield.gov.uk
Website: https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/
Region: UKE45 - Wakefield
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: partner
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBWW-4714-TBHN
City Hall, Centenary Square
Bradford
BD1 1HX
United Kingdom
Region: UKE41 - Bradford
Borough Council of Calderdale
Summary of their role in this procurement: partner
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNQT-4842-NXXN
Town Hall, Crossley Street
Halifax
HX1 1UJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees