Child Criminal Exploitation Support Service January 2026

The Borough of Telford & Wrekin is currently in the tender stage of procuring a service titled "Child Criminal Exploitation Support Service January 2026". This initiative falls under the health and social work services industry and aims to combat child criminal exploitation. The main objective is to provide support to children at risk within the regions of the United Kingdom, including but not limited to Shropshire, London, and the East Midlands.

The procurement process is open and involves a tender period ending on 10th February 2026, with the service scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2028. The process is governed by the UK Public General Acts 2023/54, and the procurement is categorised under a special light touch regime. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses with expertise in child protection and community safety services, especially those that are capable of collaborating with multi-agency teams.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, making this an accessible opportunity for a variety of service providers. The selected provider will be tasked with delivering high-quality support services, which are critical for the safeguarding of children and young people, potentially fostering long-term contracts with options for extensions. This presents an excellent chance for businesses aiming to expand their influence within public sector contracts and showcase their capabilities in delivering impactful social services.