Participation Service

Leicester City Council is currently planning the re-commissioning of its Participation Service, which is aimed at enhancing the involvement of individuals with lived experience in adult social care decision-making processes. This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is situated in Leicester, United Kingdom. The current procurement stage is planning, with a Soft Market Testing phase due by 6th May 2025.

The tenders for this service are anticipated to be sought in May 2025, with the contract commencing by early September 2025, depending on outcomes from the engagement exercise. The service is planned to work collaboratively with the Making it Real group to ensure equitable participation from stakeholders involved in social care. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in service co-production and stakeholder engagement.

Organisations can express interest either individually or as part of a consortium, enabling them to provide input into the commissioning process. The initiative offers scope for business growth by contributing to the development of a service model that encourages active participation from service users and carers. Companies that excel in service design and have insight into adult social care policy making will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their influence and partnerships within this sector.