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

Lincolnshire County Council

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27 Apr 2026 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Lincolnshire County Council, focuses on the reopening of its Open Select List for Independent Placements for children's services. Categorised under Health and social work services, with additional community services, this tender is located in the East Midlands, UK. It has proceeded to the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 21 November 2025 until 30 September 2027. This procurement was managed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and is suitable for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers promising business growth opportunities, particularly for providers operating in health, social work, and community service sectors. Businesses with expertise in delivering independent placement services for children will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The selective procurement method indicates a stable framework from which qualified suppliers can be engaged, with Compass Children's Homes Limited already named as a supplier. Companies seeking to expand their reach in the East Midlands should consider leveraging this contract to increase their service footprint.

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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

Lincolnshire Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placements. This procurement is under the Light Touch Regime established pursuant to Regulations 74-76 and Regulation 76(7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 20

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fafeafa-7517-47f9-baf0-67a5cd1486e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/009d44d7-3076-4a80-8a45-2d75cf6aaaa4
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
27 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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
Postcode Area
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

Compass Childrens Homes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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