Award

Independent Fostering Agency

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Mar 2025 at 11:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Lincolnshire County Council for the title "Independent Fostering Agency" has been completed. This contract, aimed at providing independent foster care for children and young people, falls under the "Health and social work services" category. The project is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure and reached the award stage on 28 February 2025, with the contract period set from 3 March 2025 to 31 March 2029. The total contract value amounts to £60,966.78 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies within the health and social work services sector. It is especially well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs due to the nature of the services required. Businesses specialising in foster care provision can benefit from this long-term contract, enhancing their portfolio and experience in public sector projects. The awarded supplier, Parallel Parents Limited, exemplifies the type of organisation capable of delivering the services required by this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Fostering Agency

Notice Description

Relating to the provision of Independent Foster Care provision for Children and Young people.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03c34163-3e6c-4c10-b865-2007c90e3ad1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ad9b040-c8e8-4380-8577-22c330cd181c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,966 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,966 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

PARALLEL PARENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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