CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Jul 2026 at 08:28

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has awarded a contract titled "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement" in the Health and Social Work Services industry category. The contract focuses on providing support within a Residential Children's Home in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, concluding its tender period on 10th November 2025. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the contract commencing on 12th February 2026 and extending until 30th September 2027. The process is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), enhancing its suitability for diverse business participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social and health services to expand their operations by working with a reputable local authority. The procurement, suited for SMEs and VCSEs, creates an inclusive environment for smaller enterprises to tender, thereby fostering business growth within the community. Businesses equipped to provide comprehensive services in residential care, especially those with a focus on diverse community needs, would find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Unity Residential Care Services Limited has been appointed as the supplier, offering potential collaboration insights and future developmental prospects for similar organisations in the sector.

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Notice Title

CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement

Notice Description

Provision of support in a Residential Children's Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be4db832-30b0-408b-95bf-f0c84f42dfd9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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