Leicester Children and Young People's Health and Wellbeing Survey 2025/26

Leicester City Council has awarded a contract for the Leicester Children and Young People's Health and Wellbeing Survey 2025/26 to SCHOOLS HEALTH EDUCATION UNIT LIMITED. This procurement process focuses on health and social work services within the Leicester region (UKF21) and follows an open competition procedure below the threshold. The contract commenced on 12 January 2026 and is set to conclude on 11 January 2027.

The survey aims to capture a cross-sectional snapshot of health and wellbeing among 10 to 16-year-olds in the Leicester local authority area. The procurement stage is complete with the award being published on 5 December 2025, and the contracting entity is Leicester City Council, operating under the public authority - sub-central government classification. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in survey design and data collection.

The focus on services tailored for children’s health and wellbeing opens doors for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver high-quality consultancy, educational materials, and health-focused research. The procurement process was competitive, illustrating room for businesses with innovative health solutions and strong quality propositions, as the procurement prioritised quality over pricing, with a 70% weight on quality criteria compared to 30% on pricing. Suppliers who provide children’s educational and health services or possess the expertise to interpret survey data effectively would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in future procurement rounds.