Become a social care provider

Useful information if you’re thinking of becoming a social care provider or if you’re already a provider.

Doing business with the council provides information on how to apply for contracts to supply goods, work and services to us.

Personalise your services

Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) is a group of organisations that are committed to transforming health and care through personalisation of community-based support.

Training

Leicestershire Social Care Development Group (LSCDG) provides training to social care providers in Leicestershire - you can register your interest on their website.

Skillsforcare provides a range of guidance and support to providers of social care.

Support

The Commissioning and Market Shaping Team aim to help develop the social care market in Leicestershire, through engagement with care and support providers across the sector. The team can provide information and advice on:

  • becoming a social care micro provider or shared lives carer
  • providing a supported living service
  • networking meetings and forums

You can contact them for more information by emailing ascengage@leics.gov.uk