Leicestershire County Council Awards Temporary Staffing Contract

Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of temporary staffing services to support its Direct Services operations, including Supported Living and Short Breaks provision.

The contract has been awarded to Social Care & Education Limited following a direct award procedure. The arrangement is intended to help the council meet staffing demands across its 24/7 operated services.

The contract is valued at £360,000 including VAT and is scheduled to run from 1 July 2026 until 11 February 2027, covering a period of approximately seven months.

Social Care & Education Limited, based in Leicester, will supply temporary staffing resources to support service delivery across the council’s care provision. The supplier is registered as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).

Contract Details

Contracting Authority: Leicestershire County Council

Contract Title: Temporary Staffing Supply

Reference: DN818038

Supplier: Social Care & Education Limited

Contract Value: £360,000 including VAT

Award Date: 3 June 2026

Contract Period: 1 July 2026 – 11 February 2027

Procedure: Direct Award

CPV: 79600000 – Recruitment services

Location: Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

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