Child Criminal Exploitation Support Service
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The procurement process initiated by the Borough of Telford & Wrekin concerns a "Child Criminal Exploitation Support Service" aimed at safeguarding young people from exploitation. The contract falls under the services category, specifically health and social work services (CPV 85000000). Despite the procurement being cancelled on 14 October 2025, there are upcoming plans for a reissue to better align with the council's needs.
Located in Telford, Shropshire, the procurement was managed using an open competition method within a light-touch regime. The initial tender had an enquiry end date in September 2025, with the contract originally set to commence in November 2025. The buyer, a sub-central government authority, sought partnerships in tackling local child safety issues.
This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialised in child protection services and community outreach to engage with local authorities. SMEs and voluntary or community sector enterprises might find this particularly aligning with their mission, as the contract encourages such entities to participate. The extended collaboration involves working alongside various council teams, including Children's Services and Community Safety, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach.
The prospective contract budget was initially set at £180,000, offering a substantial engagement for businesses looking to expand within the public services arena dedicated to child welfare and safety.
The criminal exploitation of children has become a growing priority in the UK for child protection, police, schools and local support agencies. The need for a national strategy and best practice guidance is a current focus for the Government, and that will unfold during the duration of this contract for a service to support young people at risk of criminal exploitation. Within the borough of Telford & Wrekin, the Community Safety Partnership creates a multi-functional team to tackle local issues - including Child Criminal exploitation.
This collaboration between agencies working with children is essential for ensuring children receive the best safeguarding and support to promote their wellbeing. In respect of this, Telford & Wrekin Council are seeking a service provider to work alongside our:
- Childrens Services CATE Team, that specialises in services for children and young people who are affected by child exploitation and harm outside of the home; and our
- Education Safeguarding function; and our
- Community Safety Team Overall, the Council are looking for a provider with the necessary expertise to deliver this specialist service, that forms a key part of the Council's duty to safeguard our children and young people from criminal exploitation, enabling them to make positive choices and fulfil their potential for adulthood.
The contract to commence on 17/11/2025 until completion date 31/12/2029 (2 years plus option of up to 2 more additional year as a +1 +1 extension).
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The contract period is two years.
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