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Planned
Showing 1–48 · planned procurement and market-engagement notices for the coming year: expected date ahead or published in the last 12 months.
- Planned · tender expected Competitive flexible procedureLight-touchSME · VCSE suitable
CCS112 Supporting Stability and Sufficiency of children in care placements
Derbyshire County Council · Local authority · East Midlands
The Council is seeking to partner with an OFSTED registered provider to effectively deliver the Placement Stability and Support contract either through a sole provider, primary provider and sub-contractor or consortium/joint venture with a …
- Value
- £111m
- Term
- 5 yearsup to 15 years with extensions
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #051281
- Planned · tender expected Light-touchSME · VCSE suitable
National Advocacy Information, Advice and Safety Net Service
Department for Education · Central government · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England
The Department for Education is seeking market feedback on the re-procurement of a national Advocacy Helpline and Safety Net Service for looked after children, care leavers, children in need, and other eligible children and young people in …
- Value
- £540k
- Term
- 2 yearsup to 3 years with extensions
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #077808
- Planned · tender expected Light-touch
CN260692 - Young Carers Service
Kent County Council · Local authority · South East England
The proposal is to commission an externally delivered Kent Young Carers Service which provides young carers aged 5-24 an assessment and tailored support, and information, advice and guidance that works to mitigate the disadvantages that can…
- Value
- £2.8m
- Term
- 4 yearsup to 8 years with extensions
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #069862
- Planned · tender expected Open procedureLight-touch
CN260692 - Young Carers Service
Kent County Council · Local authority · South East England
The proposal is to commission an externally delivered Kent Young Carers Service which provides young carers aged 5-24 an assessment and tailored support, and information, advice and guidance that works to mitigate the disadvantages that can…
- Value
- £2.8m
- Term
- 4 yearsup to 8 years with extensions
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #069859
- Planned · tender expected
What Would It Take? Community Support for Children Affected by Disabilities
West Dunbartonshire Council · Local authority · Scotland
As part of our What Would it Take children's services 5 year plan, West Dunbartonshire HSCP are keen to develop community based support for children and young people with disabilities and their families. We have made a Promise to listen to …
- Value
- £700k
- Term
- Not published
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #06c382
- Planned · tender expected Light-touchSME · VCSE suitable
UK4 - Care Leaver Covenant & Corporate Parenting Market Engagement Event Notice
Department for Education · Central government · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England
The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking to appoint an experienced and expert external provider to support government departments and relevant public bodies with the implementation of new Corporate Parenting duties, in addition to the …
- Value
- £2.8m
- Term
- 12 months
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #077f64
- Planned · tender expected SME · VCSE suitable
Fostering Recruitment Digital Solutions
Department for Education · Central government · delivery region not published
As announced in Renewing Fostering: homes for 10,000 more children, the Department for Education (DfE) is exploring how digital solutions can support the successful onboarding of prospective foster carers, to minimise drop-off points caused…
- Value
- Not published
- Term
- 12 months
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #06530c
- Planned · tender expected Light-touchSME · VCSE suitable
Urgent and Specialist Support for Children and Young People
West Sussex County Council · Local authority · South East England
This is a PIPELINE NOTICE for a requirement of providing Urgent and Specialist Support for Children and Young People. Please note that the value is a very rough estimate as we waiting for funding details from our other contributors. This no…
Likely replaces the contract held by BESPOKE GUARDIANS LTD +2
- Value
- Not published
- Term
- 4 yearsup to 8 years with extensions
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #078cff
- Planned · tender expected Light-touch
Supported Accommodation and HMO Provision for Young People Aged 18-25
Cheshire East Council · Local authority · North West England
Provision of Supported Accommodation and HMO accommodation, including associated support services, for young people aged 18-25 across North Cheshire to promote independence and positive outcomes.
- Value
- Not published
- Term
- 4 yearsup to 6 years with extensions
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #0777cd
- Planned · tender expected Light-touch
Specialist Nursery
Swindon Borough Council · Local authority · South West England
The contract will provide a specialist nursery and assessment centre for children with special education needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Value
- £2.0m
- Term
- 6 years
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #0693f3
- Planned · tender expected Light-touchVCSE suitable
Residential Placement Provision
The North Yorkshire Council · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber
The Council intends to undertake a number of structured market engagement sessions with residential placement providers and key stakeholders to strengthen its understanding of the market, explore current challenges and opportunities, and ga…
- Value
- £114m
- Term
- 3 years
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #07904a
- Planned · tender expected SME · VCSE suitable
Provider Engagement Event – Children's Short Breaks Recommissioning
Buckinghamshire Council · Local authority · delivery region not published
Buckinghamshire Council is currently reviewing its Children's Short Breaks offer and developing proposals to inform the future recommissioning of services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).…
- Value
- Not published
- Term
- 5 years
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #078da3
- Planned · tender expected
Young People's Accommodation Pathway
London Borough of Hackney · Local authority · Greater London
To deliver supported accommodation services for young people in Hackney. The pathway includes services for looked after children, care leavers and single homeless young people aged 16-21.
Likely replaces the contract “Provision of Young People’s Supported Accommodation Pathway - Tender”
- Value
- Not published
- Term
- 4 years
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #06a92e
- Planned · tender expected FrameworkLight-touch
Domiciliary Care framework for children and young people aged between 0-25.
Swindon Borough Council · Local authority · South West England
A framework for Domiciliary Care, offering home and community-based care and support to children and young people aged between 0-25.
- Value
- £2.0mceiling, not a contract size
- Term
- 6 years
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #0693f5
- Planned · expected · not yet publishedLight-touchSME · VCSE suitable
Young Persons Supported Accommodation Market Engagement
Wrexham County Borough Council · Local authority · Wales (Cymru)
Introduction: To help define and develop Wrexham County Borough Councils (WCBC) Procurement Strategy and Service Specification for Young Persons Supported Accommodation, WCBC wishes to engage with potential providers prior to the release of…
- Value
- £570k
- Term
- 5 yearsup to 8 years with extensions
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #06b6ea
- Planned · expected · not yet published
COV - PIPELINE - Early Intervention and Young People’s Substance Misuse Service (2027)
Coventry City Council · Local authority · delivery region not published
COV - PIPELINE - Early Intervention and Young People’s Substance Misuse Service (2027) TBC
Likely replaces the contract “COV - Early Intervention and Young People's Substance Misuse Service (2025)”
- Value
- £0
- Term
- 2 years
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #0685fc
- Planned · expected · not yet publishedLight-touchSME · VCSE suitable
Mental health, social inclusion and resilience building for at risk young people in Leicester.
Leicester City Council · Local authority · East Midlands
THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION - Public Health is exploring opportunities to commission preventative mental health and wellbeing support for young people who may be more susceptible to developing poor mental health due to a range of fac…
- Value
- £96k
- Term
- 12 monthsup to 2 years with extensions
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #06f745
- Planned · expected · not yet publishedFrameworkSME suitable
CYP Travel Services Framework Agreement (Personal Assistants)
Birmingham City Council · Local authority · West Midlands
Framework agreement for the provision of personal assistants relating to school transport for Children and Young People’s Travel Service (CYPTS). (subject to change)
- Value
- £7.6mceiling, not a contract size
- Term
- 4 years
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #05233b
- Planned · expected · not yet published
Fostering & Continuing Care Services for Children and Young People
West Dunbartonshire Council · Local authority · Scotland
West Dunbartonshire Council is committed to Keeping the Promise for children and young people and improving outcomes for those with care experience. The Council intends to establish a framework for Fostering and Continuing Care Services for…
- Value
- Not published
- Term
- Not published
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #06c85b
- Planned · expected · not yet publishedFramework
Community Support Framework - CAFS/2025/290
Stoke on Trent City Council · Local authority · West Midlands
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is undertaking a procurement exercise for a Community Support Framework, for children living within Stoke-on-Trent and for children who may be supported in other areas of the country. The Council wishes to source…
- Value
- £20mceiling, not a contract size
- Term
- 8 years
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #06dc80
- Planned · expected · not yet publishedFrameworkLight-touchSME suitable
CBC-2012-FW-SK - Sixteen Plus Accommodation Framework
Central Bedfordshire Council · Local authority · East of England
Central Bedfordshire Council aims to establish a Framework between the Council and suppliers for the supply of accommodation and support to care experienced young people and unaccompanied asylum seeking young people aged 16-18 years only.
- Value
- £18mceiling, not a contract size
- Term
- 5 years
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #06a50b
- Planned · expected · not yet publishedLight-touchSME · VCSE suitable
Tuition Flexible Contracting Agreement
Birmingham City Council · Local authority · West Midlands
Birmingham City Council (BCC) is inviting expressions of interest to support commissioners in developing a clearer understanding of the provider landscape. We are undertaking a soft market testing exercise to explore options for the potenti…
- Value
- £48m
- Term
- 3 yearsup to 8 years with extensions
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #06afee
- Planned · expected · not yet publishedOpen procedureLight-touchSME · VCSE suitable
Residential Overnight Short Breaks for disabled children (Beaumonds)
Bath & North East Somerset Council · Local authority · South West England
Residential Overnight Short Breaks for Disabled children and young people aged 5 to the child's 18th Birthday and who live in the B&NES area. These breaks are open to children and young people assessed or known to social care. The majority …
- Value
- £9.5m
- Term
- 5 yearsup to 9 years with extensions
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #06a038
- Planned · expected · not yet publishedFrameworkSME suitable
CBC-1985-FW-SK - Sixteen Plus Accommodation Framework -RFI (Request for Information)
Central Bedfordshire Council · Local authority · East Midlands, East of England
Central Bedfordshire Council aims to establish a Framework between the Council and suppliers for the supply of accommodation and support to care experienced young people and unaccompanied asylum seeking young people aged 16-18 years only.
- Value
- £0ceiling, not a contract size
- Term
- 5 years
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #068e82
- Planned · expected · not yet publishedCompetitive flexible procedureLight-touchSME · VCSE suitable
Residential Children's Home for Disabled Children in Oxfordshire - UK1
Oxfordshire County Council · Local authority · South East England
This is a block contract for 6 children and young people with a range of complex disabilities in Oxfordshire. 5 places will be at 100% occupancy in 52 weeks per annum and the 6th placement is for short term placement as and when required. T…
Likely replaces the contract held by ACTION FOR CHILDREN
- Value
- £14m
- Term
- 5 yearsup to 7 years with extensions
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #068dd1
- Planned · expected · not yet publishedSME · VCSE suitable
Quality Assurance Audit Programme with spot-purchase of learning, case reviews, inspection preparation work, IRO, CP Conference chair, and Family Group Conference coordination
The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London · Local authority · delivery region not published
As part of the City of London’s commitment to delivering excellence in our public services, we commission a quality assurance audit service to deliver, on average, 24 audits per annum. This number may vary depending on the outcome of the au…
- Value
- Not published
- Term
- 2 yearsup to 3 years with extensions
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #0693ab
- Planned · expected · not yet publishedCompetitive flexible procedureLight-touchSME suitable
Advocacy
Swindon Borough Council · Local authority · South West England
The procurement of a replacement contract for advocacy services for adults. This may be incorporated with advocacy for children dependant on the results of PME and market feedback.
- Value
- £2.2m
- Term
- 3 yearsup to 5 years with extensions
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #069fde
- Planned · expected · not yet publishedLight-touchSME · VCSE suitable
Supported Lodgings Programme - Hammersmith and Fulham Council
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham · Local authority · Greater London
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is seeking to commission a Supported Lodgings programme for Care Leavers aged 16+, as part of our local placement sufficiency offer. We are particularly interested in models that provide a dedicated keyworker …
- Value
- £150k
- Term
- 2 yearsup to 3 years with extensions
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #065c17
- Planned · expected · not yet publishedOpen procedureLight-touchSME · VCSE suitable
Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) Support Services
Home Office · Central government · Nationwide (UK)
The Support Services for UASC ensure that their immediate needs are met upon arrival in Kent, or elsewhere, prior to entering the care of a local authority. Additionally, there is a need to ensure UASC have access to information and support…
- Value
- £4.5m
- Term
- 3 yearsup to 4 years with extensions
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #067887
- Planned · expected · not yet publishedCompetitive flexible procedure
COV - Children Social Care System
Coventry City Council · Local authority · West Midlands
Support the recording, tracking and analysis of children’s and families’ records
- Value
- £0
- Term
- 7 yearsup to 9 years with extensions
- Submit via
- In-tendlogin required
- Published
- #068067
- Planned · expected · not yet publishedSME · VCSE suitable
Offender Partnership PRS Scheme
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire · Police & fire · East Midlands
Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), in partnership with Probation Service, Derbyshire County Council, and all Local Authority across Derbyshire and Derby City, is seeking to procure a service that will secure a sustainable suppl…
- Value
- £0
- Term
- 12 months
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #05fedd
- Planned · expected · not yet publishedFramework
Market Engagement Event Follow Up for SEND Short Breaks and Personal Care Services for Children in the Bradford District
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber
The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (the Council) is working with Bradford Children and Families Trust and partners from across the system to transform Short Break Services for children with disabilities or complex health nee…
Likely replaces the contract held by CARE 24-7 LIMITED +1 · ends
- Value
- £24mceiling, not a contract size
- Term
- 8 years
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #05fe9c
- PlannedSME · VCSE suitable
Provision of Support and Advocacy Services for those at risk, victims and Survivors of CSE
Oldham Council · Local authority · Nationwide (UK)
Oldham Council is seeking to commission a specialist support and advocacy service for children, young people and adults who are at risk of, have experienced, or are survivors of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE). The service forms part of the…
- Value
- Not published
- Term
- 12 months
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #078ac0
- PlannedLight-touchSME · VCSE suitable
Delivery of Regulation 44 Visits
Trafford Council · Local authority · North West England
Trafford Council is seeking to engage the market ahead of a future procurement opportunity for the provision of independent Regulation 44 visits and reporting across its children's residential services.
- Value
- Not published
- Term
- 12 months
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #07883d
- PlannedLight-touchSME · VCSE suitable
Advocacy, Participation and Family Group Decision Making Services
Trafford Council · Local authority · delivery region not published
Trafford Council wishes to invite providers to express their interest and respond to a Soft Market Testing exercise for the provision of Advocacy, Participation and Family Group Decision Making Services.
- Value
- Not published
- Term
- 12 months
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #0780fd
- PlannedLight-touchSME · VCSE suitable
Soft Market Testing-Sleep Service for Children and Young People
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council · Local authority · delivery region not published
We would like to invite providers to participate in our Soft Market Testing exercise for the provision of Sleep Services. Further information can be found in the Soft Market Testing document, which has been uploaded to the Chest (Project Re…
- Value
- Not published
- Term
- 2 years
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #0773ef
- PlannedLight-touch
Soft Market Testing Exercise- Short-term Emergency Placements
Wirral Borough Council · Local authority · North West England
Wirral Council is undertaking a soft market testing and engagement exercise to explore viable options for the provision of short-term, emergency accommodation for APOC children and young people presenting in crisis, particularly where they …
- Value
- Not published
- Term
- 5 years
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #06ecc8
- PlannedFrameworkLight-touch
SEND Short Breaks Services Market Engagement Session
London Borough of Newham · Local authority · Greater London
London Borough of Newham is undertaking a recommissioning review of its short breaks offer for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The Council is seeking to engage with current and prospective p…
- Value
- £1.7mceiling, not a contract size
- Term
- 3 yearsup to 4 years with extensions
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #06da1c
- PlannedLight-touchSME · VCSE suitable
Working innovatively and in partnership with Somerset Council to deliver homes for children and young people
Somerset Council · Local authority · South West England
Early market engagement with the children's residential market Organisations that take part will not be advantaged or disadvantaged in any way in any potential future formal procurement. Commercial confidentiality will be respected. This no…
- Value
- £30m
- Term
- 5 years
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #06cc1a
- Planned
Child Poverty Strategic Partnerships
Department of Health & Social Care · Central government · delivery region not published
Introduction • This information note, along with the accompanying details, is being publicly shared via Find a Tender Service, making it accessible to all organisations in the market. • The purpose of this market engagement is to identify o…
- Value
- Not published
- Term
- 4 years
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #06c2ac
- PlannedSME suitable
Leaving Care Night Concierge Service (Out-of-Hours Support)
Somerset Council · Local authority · South West England
This request for expressions of interest is issued solely for the purpose of conducting market engagement and does not constitute any commitment by the Authority to undertake any procurement exercise in the future. This exercise includes no…
- Value
- Not published
- Term
- 4 years
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #06a6f2
- PlannedLight-touchSME · VCSE suitable
Targeted Short Breaks
St Helens Council · Local authority · delivery region not published
St Helens Council is reviewing its targeted short breaks offer for disabled children and young people. As part of this work, the Council is seeking to better understand the local provider market and explore options for delivering group-base…
- Value
- Not published
- Term
- 12 months
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #069844
- PlannedSME suitable
EPP0253 Parent and Child Supported Housing
Tendring District Council · Local authority · East of England
Tendring District Council is undertaking a market engagement exercise to inform the potential future procurement of a Parent and Child Supported Housing service within the district. The service is intended to support vulnerable parents and …
- Value
- £135k
- Term
- 3 yearsup to 8 years with extensions
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #0692b5
- PlannedLight-touchSME · VCSE suitable
Somerset Family Support Service (SFSS)
Somerset Council · Local authority · South West England
Somerset Council is recommissioning the Somerset Family Support Service (SFSS), which provides early help and targeted support to children, young people and families across Somerset. The service plays a key role in helping families to build…
- Value
- £600k
- Term
- 5 years
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #068928
- PlannedLight-touch
Soft Marketing Testing exercise- Young Carers, Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services
Wirral Borough Council · Local authority · North West England
Soft Marketing Testing exercise for Young Carers, Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services
- Value
- Not published
- Term
- 2 yearsup to 5 years with extensions
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #067437
- PlannedSME · VCSE suitable
Fostering Innovation Fund - Market Engagement
Department for Education · Central government · Nationwide (UK)
This is a Pre Market Engagement Notice for Fostering Innovation Fund Grant Funding. We anticipate that this funding will be provided under Section 14 Grant Terms and Conditions. This engagement will not result in a contract for services. A …
- Value
- £12m
- Term
- 19 months
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #06731c
- Planned
Child Poverty and Health - Market Engagement
Department of Health & Social Care · Central government · delivery region not published
Child poverty in the UK has increased by 900,000 children since 2010/11. 4.5 million children now live in poverty and 1.1 million have used foodbanks within the last 12 months. Tackling child poverty is central to this government’s mission …
- Value
- £0
- Term
- 17 days
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #0671fd
- PlannedSME · VCSE suitable
Birmingham Community Safety - Support Services for Young People
Birmingham City Council · Local authority · West Midlands
Objectives of Engagement Since the introduction of the Serious Violence Duty, the Birmingham Violence Reduction Board partners have worked together, to share information and plan to work effectively as partner organisations to deliver servi…
- Value
- £0
- Term
- 3 years
- Submit via
- portal not identified
- Published
- #061049