Award

Independent Fostering

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Aug 2025 at 10:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Independent Fostering" contract was conducted by Lincolnshire County Council. This contract pertains to the provision of Independent Foster Care services for children and young people, categorised under Health and Social Work Services (CPV: 85000000). The procurement followed an open procedure and has recently transitioned to the award stage, with the contract awarded to Embrace Therapeutic Fostering Services. Located in the East Midlands, the overall contract value is £122,919.01, and the service provision runs from 22nd July 2025 to 31st March 2026. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 20th July 2025, and the contract award published on 7th August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the social care and fostering sector, particularly for those focusing on health and social work services. It highlights Lincolnshire County Council's preference for supporting SMEs, making it an attractive opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises aiming to expand their services in the East Midlands. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio, establish a strong regional presence, and contribute to the well-being of young individuals in foster care.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Fostering

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08fcb4ab-03f6-490d-bdb0-69e30f8e3085
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e3f552d-575d-4e53-bf4e-cb3e66cb00db
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
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
£122,919 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,919 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 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
Myfanwy Burrell
Contact Email
myfanwy.burrell@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522

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

EMBRACE THERAPEUTIC FOSTERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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