Award

Fostering

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Oct 2025 at 13:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Lincolnshire County Council focused on providing Independent Foster Care services for children and young people. This was conducted under an open procedure and falls under the industry category of Health and social work services (CPV 85000000). The tender was awarded to Apex Fostering Ltd, with a contract value of £77,254.27. The services are to be delivered in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has been completed, with the award being made active as of 4th September 2025. The tender period concluded on 3rd September 2025, and the contract period spans from 5th September 2025 to 31st March 2029.

This procurement offers potential for business growth in the Health and social work services sector, particularly for firms capable of providing foster care services. While the contract has been awarded to a large supplier, Apex Fostering Ltd, the eligibility criteria indicated suitability for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), paving the way for SMEs to explore similar opportunities in future tenders. Businesses with expertise in foster care service delivery and a focus on regional service provision in the East Midlands could find comparable tenders beneficial for expansion and growth. With the open procedure, organisations capable of meeting open procurement requirements will have advantageous opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fostering

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1417a3ee-67d2-4dae-a1ca-ac7fd8e5e9b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7af1b5e8-ac39-4514-953b-774b3120c187
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
£77,254 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,254 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
Myfanwy Burrell
Contact Email
myfanwy.burrell@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07867526428

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

APEX FOSTERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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