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Child Criminal Exploitation Support Service January 2026

Borough of Telford & Wrekin

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Borough of Telford & Wrekin

Buyer Address: Darby House, Telford Town Centre, Lawn Central,, Telford, Shropshire, UKG21, TF3 4JA, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@telford.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
720000.0 GBP
Gross: 864000 GBP
Published
06 Jan 2026, 16:13
Deadline
10 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The criminal exploitation of children has become a growing priority in the UK for child protection, police, schools and local support agencies. The need for a national strategy and best practice guidance is a current focus for the Government, and that will unfold during the duration of this contract for a service to support young people at risk of criminal exploitation. Within the borough of Telford & Wrekin, the Community Safety Partnership creates a multi-functional team to tackle local issues - including Child Criminal exploitation. This collaboration between agencies working with children is essential for ensuring children receive the best safeguarding and support to promote their wellbeing. 1.1 In respect of this, Telford & Wrekin Council are seeking a service provider to work alongside our: • Childrens Services CATE Team, that specialises in services for children and young people who are affected by child exploitation and harm outside of the home; and our • Education Safeguarding function; and our • Community Safety Team 1.2 Overall, the Council are looking for a provider with the necessary expertise to deliver this specialist service, that forms a key part of the Council's duty to safeguard our children and young people from criminal exploitation, enabling them to make positive choices and fulfil their potential for adulthood.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/Home

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000806-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 720,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 864,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (80%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Implementation and Contract Management (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social value and environmental (10%)

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