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IFA

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Jul 2025 at 11:58

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Independent Foster Care for children and young people, awarding a contract to Wellcare Fostering Services Limited. The tender falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This process was conducted through an open procedure, with a contract period from 16th May 2025 to 31st March 2026. The announcement of the award was made on 7th July 2025, with the total contract value being £64,914.30.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth for businesses in the foster care and social services sector, particularly those experienced in providing tailored care services for young people. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract within their capacity, given Lincolnshire County Council's openness to such entities. Businesses with a strong background in health and social work services would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IFA

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0780bb54-5e93-4963-9259-d24a410680ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d2b00e-db83-4c11-ab3a-888558221f7d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£64,914 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,914 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 202512 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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

WELLCARE FOSTERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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