Scope
Reference
DN781449
Description
Leicestershire County Council's Education of Children in Care Service is seeking to establish a standing list of providers for the provision of targeted and tailored one to one or small group support to children and young people in care.
The standing list is divided into two Lots
Lot 1 Academic Support - For children and young people in care who have fallen behind in core or EBacc subjects
Lot 2 Therapeutic support and cultural activities - For children and young people in care who require emotional and social well-being support, enabling them to engage with education and access learning
Total value (estimated)
- £120,000 excluding VAT
- £144,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The Initial contract duration will be for two years: 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027
With two 12 month extension options available:
1st September 2027 to 31st August 2028
1st September 2028 to 31st August 2029
The standing list will be subject to ongoing performance monitoring and will be extended if performance is effective, services are still required and funding continues to be available.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Lot 1. Academic Support
Description
For children and young people in care who have fallen behind in core or EBacc subjects
Lot value (estimated)
- £60,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Therapeutic support and cultural activities
Description
For children and young people in care who require emotional and social well-being support, enabling them to engage with education and access learning
Lot value (estimated)
- £60,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Academic Support
Lot 2. Therapeutic support and cultural activities
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
1 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
8 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.eastmidstenders.org
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality |
Quality | 100% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Leicestershire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNHT-9235-VXDV
County Hall
Leicester
LE3 8RA
United Kingdom
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government