Open19 days left · closes midday, Wednesday 2 December 2026

Best Start in Life Parent /carer panels

Leicestershire County Council · Local authority

In brief

Leicestershire County Council is looking for suppliers for care and healthcare work (East Midlands).

The estimated value is £98,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 11 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Wednesday 2 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Wednesday 18 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Wednesday 2 December 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 26 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

No Description:To support the delivery of the 2026-2029 Department for Education (DfE) Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme, Leicestershire County Council is seeking to commission a third-party provider to establish and coordinate a dedicated parent and carer engagement forum. The service will gather the voices and experiences of families from conception to age 2, and during transition into services for older children, ensuring that local families actively contribute to the design, delivery and continuous improvement of Family Hubs and Best Start for Life services. The commissioned provider will recruit, engage, train and mentor parents and carers to participate in co-production activities, creating a sustainable model where families are empowered to lead and support ongoing forums. This commission will help fulfil national expectations for family participation, co-design and collaboration, ensuring services reflect the needs of Leicestershire communities.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 19 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £98,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in East Midlands?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Wednesday 18 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Wednesday 2 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

4 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 104688-2026

About the buyer

Leicestershire County CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

238

Awards

155

Suppliers it has used most for care

Fosse Healthcare Limited2 contracts
FreeVa2 contracts
2m Health & Home Care Services Ltd1 contract
A&R Guardian Services Limited1 contract
ABLECROSS LIMITED t/a Ablecross Care Services1 contract

All tenders and awards from Leicestershire County Council

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From notice 104688-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 4 November 2026.