Child Criminal Exploitation Support Service January 2026

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.