Coming up· published 15 May 2026
SCE0003 - Childrens Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) - Leicester Framework
Leicester City Council · Leicester, East Midlands
Leicester City Council is planning SCE0003 - Childrens Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) - Leicester Framework. It is a contract for other health and social care in Leicester.
Source: Find a Tender, published 15 May 2026. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.
Key dates
2025
Pipeline notice published
UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 13:26
View notice2025
Pipeline notice updated
UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 13:27
View notice2026
Pipeline notice updated
UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 15:17
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2027
Tender notice expected
Date given in the buyer's earlier notice
2028
Contract starts
2031
Contract ends
3 years after it starts
About this tender
In brief
Leicester City Council is planning SCE0003 - Childrens Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) - Leicester Framework. It is a contract for other health and social care in Leicester. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The contract runs from 31 May 2028 to 31 May 2031. It lasts 3 years. The tender notice is expected around 1 November 2027.
The buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Find a Tender published it on 15 May 2026. The notice number is 045047-2026. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-051e2a.
Summary of the contracting process
The upcoming procurement process coordinated by Leicester City Council involves the establishment of a framework for Children's Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) in Leicester. This planned procurement, titled "SCE0003 - Children's Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) - Leicester Framework," falls under the service category, specifically focusing on social work services with accommodation (CPV: 85311000).
The procurement is currently in the planning stage, and key communications include a future notice date estimated for 1st April 2026 with the anticipated contract commencement on 1st September 2026. The council has planned for a long-term engagement of the framework, with contracts potentially extending until 2031, ensuring flexibility to meet market demands and operational needs without fixed pricing.
The tender is well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a platform to collaborate with a recognised public authority and contribute to community services in Leicester.
The notice in full
This service is a mechanism with clear delegated signoff and documented competition for all providers seeking to provide IFA services in Leicester. i.e Leicester Framework without fixed prices to be able to respond to market forces. Compliant mechanism with ability to meet operational demands and build KPI's and outcome data.
Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.
Key facts
Contract
- Service
- Other health and social care
- Procurement type
- Standard
- Category
- Services
- Contract period
- 31 May 2028 to 31 May 2031 (3 years)
- Suitable for
- Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs); Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Procedure
- Notice type
- UK1 - Pipeline Notice
- Current stage
- Planning
- Stages so far
- Planning
- Published on
- Find a Tender Service
Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.
Values
Not stated in the notice: tender value, lots value, awards value, contracts value.
Status
- Tender
- Planned
- Lots
- Planned
Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.
References
- Find a Tender notice
- 045047-2026
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-051e2a
- CPV code
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- CPV division
- 85 - Health and social work services
Location
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Town
- Leicester
- Postcode
- LE1 1FZ
- Electoral ward
- Castle
- Constituency
- Leicester South
- Delivery area
- Leicester
- Region
- East Midlands
- Sub-region
- Leicester
- Area
- Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
- Country
- England
Buyer
Contracting authority
- Organisation
- Leicester City Council
- Category
- Services
- Address
- Leicester, LE1 1FZ · East Midlands · England
Not stated in the notice: contact, phone.
Documents and links
- Pipeline notice on Find a Tenderfind-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045047-2026
- Pipeline notice on Find a Tenderfind-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056231-2025
- Pipeline notice on Find a Tenderfind-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024972-2025
- Gov.ukgov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-su…
- Legislation.gov.uklegislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- OCDS record ocds-h6vhtk-051e2a (JSON)find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h…
Questions about SCE0003 - Childrens Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) - Leicester Framework
When will the SCE0003 - Childrens Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) - Leicester Framework tender open?
Leicester City Council's notice expects the tender to be published around 1 November 2027. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.
How long is the SCE0003 - Childrens Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) - Leicester Framework contract?
The contract runs from 31 May 2028 to 31 May 2031 (3 years).
Who is the buyer for SCE0003 - Childrens Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) - Leicester Framework?
Leicester City Council, based in Leicester, East Midlands.
How do I bid for SCE0003 - Childrens Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) - Leicester Framework?
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