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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

Strategic Partnership(s) to provide additional capacity

Leeds City Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 03:19.

Opportunity overview

Leeds City Council is seeking innovative and alternative approach to commissioning external partner/s to deliver the outcomes, ambitions and targets of the Leeds Efficiency Strategy. The solution aims to tackle some of the key challenges facing Local Authorities in providing residential care services, The service requirement is for Support with accommodation. Considerations will be given to offers from suitable care providers with or without properties. The service is for Leeds Children Looked After and will focus on 4 cohort : 1 Children and young people released from custodial sentence, stepping down for secure accommodation and at risk of Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) 2 Children and young people with complex needs including mental health 3 Children and young people with complex needs including learning disability, neuro diversity and behaviours that challenge 4 Children and young people displaying sexual harmful behaviours The provider/s will be rated 'good' or 'outstanding' with Ofsted and properties will be located within the boundaries of the city of Leeds. The contract will be for a period of 7 years with an option to extend up to 3 years and the annual estimated value is £3,000,000 across all Lots.

Classification

  • CPV85311000 — Social work services with accommodation

Lots

  • Children and young people released from custodial sentence, stepping down for secure accommodation and at risk of Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE)£7.5m · Including VAT
  • Children and young people with complex needs including mental health.£7.5m · Including VAT
  • Children and young people with complex needs including learning disability, neuro diversity and behaviours that challenge.£7.5m · Including VAT
  • Children and young people displaying sexual harmful behaviours£7.5m · Including VAT

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
100844
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
Documents are accessible via the Council's procurement system (YORTender) and should be returned as specified within the Request to Participate documentation. Link to YORTender - https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=YORTENDER
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Expression Of Interest Deadline
29 Jul 2025, 16:00

Procedure

Features
Stage 1 - Request to Participate Assessment and Evaluation Bidders are requested to complete and return the following documentation for Stage 1: Part 2 - Request to Participate Questionnaire Part 3 - Request to Participate Schedule and Quality Questions Stage 2 - Invitation to Participate in Dialogue Shortlisted bidders will be invited to Stage 2 of the process. Only the top three scoring bidders per lot will be invited to the Participate in Dialogue stage. Shortlisted bidders will be issued with the final Invitation to Participate in Dialogue documentation. This will confirm the intended process and documentation for this stage of the process. There will be a Stage 2 initial clarification meeting for shortlisted bidders to clarify any aspects of this stage. Bidders will be required to provide their Solution by responding to the method statement questions and pricing schedule as provided within the Invitation to Submit Solution and submit these on the date specified. Stage 3 - Dialogue This stage is detailed in draft within the 'Invitation to Participate in Dialogue' document. Stage 4 - Invitation to Submit Final Tenders All bidders who participated in the dialogue stages will be invited to Stage 4 of the process. Participating bidders will be issued with the final Invitation to Submit Final Tenders documentation to the Council. Participating bidders will be required to complete and return the final tender documentation in accordance with the requirements set out in the stage and by the date requested within the Invitation to Submit Final Tender documentation.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lot Details

Award Criteria Details
Bidders can apply for all Lots.

Expected award period

Ends
13 Dec 2025, 23:59

Special regime

lightTouch

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Children and young people released from custodial sentence, stepping down for secure accommodation and at risk of Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE)
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Children and young people released from custodial sentence, stepping down for secure accommodation and at risk of Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE). The Specification details the requirements for this Lot and includes information about the Cohort in the Cohort Service Overview.

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
7,500,000

Options

Description
During the term of this Contract (including during any extension period(s)), the Council may require additional homes within any Cohort(s) to increase service provision capacity, as may be required from time to time. The Contract may therefore be modified to include additional homes to be provided as part of the residential care service. Any additional homes shall be inserted into the Contract and shall thus be governed by the same Contract terms and conditions. The addition of extra homes during the Contract Period, pursuant to this paragraph, is deemed to be permissible by way of section 74(1)(a) and paragraph 1 of Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Renewal

Description
the extension option is upto 36 months in any combination.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
3

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The criteria for the Invitation to Final Tender stage will be assessed as follows. Quality - 600 points Price - 400 points

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
The maximum points available for quality within the Invitation to Submit Final Tender are 600 points.
Criterion 2
Name
Price
Type
price
Description
The maximum points available for price within the Invitation to Submit Final Tender are 400 points.

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2033, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2036, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Please refer to the Request to Participate documentation
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Please refer to the Request to Participate documentation
Criterion 3
Description
As detailed in the Request to Participate, a maximum of three bidders will be invited to the Invitation to Participate in Dialogue stage
For Reduction
Yes
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Children and young people with complex needs including mental health.
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Residential home supporting children and young people with complex needs including mental health. The Specification details the requirements for this Lot and includes information about the Cohort in the Cohort Service Overview.

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
7,500,000

Options

Description
During the term of this Contract (including during any extension period(s)), the Council may require additional homes within any Cohort(s) to increase service provision capacity, as may be required from time to time. The Contract may therefore be modified to include additional homes to be provided as part of the residential care service. Any additional homes shall be inserted into the Contract and shall thus be governed by the same Contract terms and conditions. The addition of extra homes during the Contract Period, pursuant to this paragraph, is deemed to be permissible by way of section 74(1)(a) and paragraph 1 of Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Renewal

Description
the extension option is upto 36 months in any combination.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
3

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The criteria for the Invitation to Final Tender stage will be assessed as follows. Quality - 600 points Price - 400 points

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
The maximum points available for quality within the Invitation to Submit Final Tender are 600 points.
Criterion 2
Name
Price
Type
price
Description
The maximum points available for price within the Invitation to Submit Final Tender are 400 points.

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2033, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2036, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Please refer to the Request to Participate documentation
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Please refer to the Request to Participate documentation
Criterion 3
Description
As detailed in the Request to Participate, a maximum of three bidders will be invited to the Invitation to Participate in Dialogue stage
For Reduction
Yes
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Children and young people with complex needs including learning disability, neuro diversity and behaviours that challenge.
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Residential home supporting Children and young people with complex needs including learning disability, neuro diversity and behaviours that challenge. The Specification details the requirements for this Lot and includes information about the Cohort in the Cohort Service Overview.

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
7,500,000

Options

Description
During the term of this Contract (including during any extension period(s)), the Council may require additional homes within any Cohort(s) to increase service provision capacity, as may be required from time to time. The Contract may therefore be modified to include additional homes to be provided as part of the residential care service. Any additional homes shall be inserted into the Contract and shall thus be governed by the same Contract terms and conditions. The addition of extra homes during the Contract Period, pursuant to this paragraph, is deemed to be permissible by way of section 74(1)(a) and paragraph 1 of Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Renewal

Description
the extension option is upto 36 months in any combination.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
3

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The criteria for the Invitation to Final Tender stage will be assessed as follows. Quality - 600 points Price - 400 points

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
The maximum points available for quality within the Invitation to Submit Final Tender are 600 points.
Criterion 2
Name
Price
Type
price
Description
The maximum points available for price within the Invitation to Submit Final Tender are 400 points.

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2033, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2036, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Please refer to the Request to Participate documentation
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Please refer to the Request to Participate documentation
Criterion 3
Description
As detailed in the Request to Participate, a maximum of three bidders will be invited to the Invitation to Participate in Dialogue stage
For Reduction
Yes
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Children and young people displaying sexual harmful behaviours
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Residential home supporting children and young people displaying sexual harmful behaviours. The Specification details the requirements for this Lot and includes information about the Cohort in the Cohort Service Overview.

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
7,500,000

Options

Description
During the term of this Contract (including during any extension period(s)), the Council may require additional homes within any Cohort(s) to increase service provision capacity, as may be required from time to time. The Contract may therefore be modified to include additional homes to be provided as part of the residential care service. Any additional homes shall be inserted into the Contract and shall thus be governed by the same Contract terms and conditions. The addition of extra homes during the Contract Period, pursuant to this paragraph, is deemed to be permissible by way of section 74(1)(a) and paragraph 1 of Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Renewal

Description
the extension option is upto 36 months in any combination.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
3

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The criteria for the Invitation to Final Tender stage will be assessed as follows. Quality - 600 points Price - 400 points

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
The maximum points available for quality within the Invitation to Submit Final Tender are 600 points.
Criterion 2
Name
Price
Type
price
Description
The maximum points available for price within the Invitation to Submit Final Tender are 400 points.

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2033, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2036, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Please refer to the Request to Participate documentation
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Please refer to the Request to Participate documentation
Criterion 3
Description
As detailed in the Request to Participate, a maximum of three bidders will be invited to the Invitation to Participate in Dialogue stage
For Reduction
Yes

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE42
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE42
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE42
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE42
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
037534-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
4 Jul 2025, 15:48

Planning and budget

No Engagement Notice Rationale
Market engagement was conducted prior to the Procurement Act coming into force.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PJYG-6658-PPMY
Name
Leeds City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKE42
Country
GB
Locality
Leeds
Postal Code
LS1 1UR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Civic Hall, Calverley Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PJYG-6658-PPMY
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Leeds · UKE42 · LS1 1UR · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE42 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05242f-2025-07-04T15:48:16+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·