Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Leicestershire County Council
County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8RA
UK
E-mail: CFSCommissioningSupport@leics.gov.uk
NUTS: UKF22
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Short Breaks (Play & Leisure) and Domiciliary Care Services for Children with Disabilities Framework
Reference number: DN750998
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Leicestershire County Council (the Council) has undertaken a procurement process to create a Framework Agreement for the provision of a range of disabled children’s services. The requirement is broken down into 2 lots as described below:
Lot 1 - Short Breaks (Play & Leisure)
Short Breaks (Play & Leisure) provide opportunities for disabled children and young people to spend time away from their parents and carers, with friends and peers, for positive opportunities. They are intended to promote their positive mental health and emotional well-being. Short Breaks normally occur on a regular and planned basis and should be part of an integrated programme of support which is regularly reviewed. Emergency Short Break provision will need to be provided from time to time.
Lot 2 - Domiciliary Care
Domiciliary care is a statutory service that the Council has a duty to provide and it relates to the provision of care and support to children and families in their own home (e.g. personal care, meal preparation, moving and handling etc.). The service can only be provided following an assessment of need and if certain thresholds are met. This service is not exclusively for disabled children and young people although they make up the vast majority of service users. The framework covers two broad areas of domiciliary care - domestic tasks and sitting services.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
2 440 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Short Breaks (Play & Leisure)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Short Breaks (Play & Leisure) provide opportunities for disabled children and young people to spend time away from their parents and carers, with friends and peers, for positive opportunities. They are intended to promote their positive mental health and emotional well-being. Short Breaks normally occur on a regular and planned basis and should be part of an integrated programme of support which is regularly reviewed. Emergency Short Break provision will need to be provided from time to time.
The estimated Lot 1 annual value is £378,000
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework commenced on 13/06/2025 and will be in place for an initial period of 12 months ending 31/05/2026. There are three options to extend the framework in 12 month increments with a maximum end date of 31/05/2029.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Domiciliary Care
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Domiciliary care is a statutory service that the Council has a duty to provide and it relates to the provision of care and support to children and families in their own home (e.g. personal care, meal preparation, moving and handling etc.). The service can only be provided following an assessment of need and if certain thresholds are met. This service is not exclusively for disabled children and young people although they make up the vast majority of service users. The framework covers two broad areas of domiciliary care - domestic tasks and sitting services.
The estimated Lot 2 annual value is £232,000
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework commenced on 13/06/2025 and will be in place for an initial period of 12 months ending 31/05/2026. There are three options to extend the framework in 12 month increments with a maximum end date of 31/05/2029.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-000806
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Short Breaks (Play & Leisure)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 18
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arch Futures Ltd
Leicester
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Exceptional Support Services Limited
Nuneaton
UK
NUTS: UKG13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FTM Dance CIC
Melton Mowbray
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Glebe House
Loughborough
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lotus Home Care
Wakefield
UK
NUTS: UKE45
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Purple Care
Nuneaton,
UK
NUTS: UKG13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sense
Selly Oak
UK
NUTS: UKG3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Seven Steps Healthcare
Leicester
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Phoenix Children's Foundation
Ashby de la Zouch
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DLD Group LTD
Leicester
LE19 1WP
UK
NUTS: UKF21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
New Leaf Triangle CiC
Goadby Marwood
LE14 4LL
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pro Help Limited
Leicester
LE1 6RX
UK
NUTS: UKF21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kope-Medics Ltd
London
SE8 5AD
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 512 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Domiciliary Care
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 41
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 22
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 41
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anstey Healthcare Ltd
Leicester
LE1 7EA
UK
NUTS: UKF21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ARCH FUTURES LTD
Leicester
LE1 3HU
UK
NUTS: UKF21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bleep 360 Care Ltd
Camberley
GU15 3YY
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Arch Homecare Limited
Leicester
LE5 0TF
UK
NUTS: UKF21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Care at Home (Midlands) Limited
Leicester
LE6 0PG
UK
NUTS: UKF21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
D R & C Private Home Care Limited
Leicester
LE3 1HR
UK
NUTS: UKF21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ESTEEMED LIFE LTD
Coventry
CV3 1JA
UK
NUTS: UKG33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Exceptional Support Services Limited
Nuneaton
CV10 9BU
UK
NUTS: UKG1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
INNOVATIONS24 LIMITED
Leicester
LE8 8EJ
UK
NUTS: UKF21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kope-Medics Ltd
London
SE8 5AD
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lotus Home Care Limited
Wakefield
WF1 5PQ
UK
NUTS: UKE45
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medacs Healthcare Limited
London
W1D 3QU
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MCS Healthcare Limited
Sutton
SM1 1JB
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MTM CARE SERVICES LTD
Leicester
LE3 1QX
UK
NUTS: UKF21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PASSION TO CARE SERVICES LTD
Northampton
NN4 7PA
UK
NUTS: UKF25
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pro Help Limited
Leicester
LE1 6RX
UK
NUTS: UKF21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rafah Ltd
London
DA16 3PA
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reliance Community Care Ltd
Leicester
LE4 8HU
UK
NUTS: UKF21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SEVEN STEPS HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Leicester
LE2 6SH
UK
NUTS: UKF21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SM LIFE CARE LTD
Leicester
LE5 4GD
UK
NUTS: UKF21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sova Healthcare Leicester Ltd
Leicester
LE4 5HH
UK
NUTS: UKF21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SVK Care LTD
Leicester
LE4 9LJ
UK
NUTS: UKF21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wakely Hill Healthcare Limited
Kettering
NN14 4GN
UK
NUTS: UKF25
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 928 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Leicestershire County Council (LCC) will ensure information on the award of the contract is communicated to all tenderers. Tenderers who are unsuccessful shall be informed by LCC as soon as possible after the decision has been made as to the reasons why the applicant/tenderer was unsuccessful. If an appeal regarding the award of the contract has not been successfully resolved, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take legal action. Any such action must be brought within the applicable limitation period. Where a contract has not been entered into the Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order for any document to be amended.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/01/2026