Estimated Value
Up to £315,000
Deadline
6 March 2026
Published
6 February 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Leicester City Council is commissioning the provision of Foodbanks Plus. Leicester City Council is seeking a provider to deliver a community-based service offering free, independent, and accredited welfare advice alongside mental wellbeing support for residents experiencing poverty and financial hardship.
Delivered in settings such as foodbanks, the service will use a casework approach to support individuals with issues including welfare benefits, debt, housing, and low income, while promoting improved wellbeing, resilience, and access to local support networks. The proposed Contract will be for an initial period of 2 years, commencing 05 May 2026 to 04 May 2028, with an option to extend, subject to satisfactory performance outcomes and agreement by the Authority, for 1 further period of 1 year, taking the contract term to a maximum of 3 years ending 04 May 2029.
The estimated contract value is £315,000. Further details in respect of this tender opportunity are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation.
Key dates
- Commences
- 05 May 2026
Submission
Submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on 6th March 2026 at the very latest via the EastMidsTender portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org To express interest and submit a bid, please follow the link below: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9281994...
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Leicester City CouncilKey Dates
Published
6 February 2026
Submission deadline
6 March 2026
Notice type
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