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SCE0003 - Childrens Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) - Leicester Framework

  • Leicester City Council

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Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-056231

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-051e2a

Published 22 May 2025, 2:26pm

Last edited 12 September 2025, 2:27pm

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Anticipated contract commencement date changed to 01/09/2026 and estimated publication date of tender notice changed to 01/04/2026

Scope

Reference

SCE0003

Description

This service is a mechanism with clear delegated signoff and documented competition for all providers seeking to provide IFA services in Leicester. i.e Leicester Framework without fixed prices to be able to respond to market forces.

Compliant mechanism with ability to meet operational demands and build KPI's and outcome data.

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
  • Possible extension to 31 August 2031
  • 5 years

Main category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Contract locations

  • UKF21 - Leicester

Participation

Particular suitability

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

1 April 2026


Contracting authority

Leicester City Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRT-5737-VBQD

City Hall, 115 Charles Street

Leicester

LE1 1FZ

United Kingdom

Contact name: Liane Pereira

Email: procurement-asc@leicester.gov.uk

Website: http://www.leicester.gov.uk

Region: UKF21 - Leicester

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government