Leicestershire County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Payment of Nursery Fees for Looked After Child to Support Kinship Placement

Awarded 07 Feb 2026

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Awarded07 Feb 2026
Value£7,794.00
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 4d ago9mo term
Awarded 7 Feb 2026Expired 1 Nov 2026

Leicestershire County Council awarded a contract to Breedon House Nurseries Ltd T/A Children 1st Rosemary Lane for the payment of nursery fees to support a kinship placement for a looked after child, ensuring she remains living with family rather than in foster care.

The carer requested support with nursery fees as she works and cannot access free early education entitlement.

The contract value is £7,794, procured under the Procurement Act 2023 via request for quotation.

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