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Tender: Children’s Commissioning Arrangement Soft Market Test – Leicester City Council

Released about 2 months ago

Closed24 Sep 2026

Est. valueEstimate£25K to £1.3M

LocationEast Midlands

AgencyLeicester City Council

SourceProContract

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Submissions closedClosed Thu, 24 Sept 2026

About

Leicester City Council is conducting a Soft Market Test to inform a proposed Children’s Commissioning Arrangement for Leicester City, gathering views from potential providers and other stakeholders on the service model and specification principles ahead of anticipated tenders. The council expects to invite formal tenders in Quarter 1 of 2027 for a contract expected to begin in Quarter 3 of 2027; details of the proposed requirements are set out in the Soft Market Test (SMT) Questionnaire. This process is for market testing only, is not a call for competition, will not result in the letting of a contract, and responses will not be assessed against formal criteria or receive feedback.

Insight

This SMT could be valuable for potential providers and stakeholders interested in shaping or delivering children’s services in Leicester. Key considerations: participation does not constitute a formal bid, will not guarantee a contract, and no feedback will be provided, while formal tenders are anticipated in Q1 2027 for a Q3 2027 contract start.

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