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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 07:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, orchestrated by Lincolnshire County Council, pertains to the children's services sector and falls under the industry category of other community, social, and personal services. Specifically, it involves the reopening of an open select list for all Independent Placements in 2025. This tender is governed by the Light Touch Regime in compliance with Public Contracts Regulations, utilising a selective procurement method via call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with a contract period spanning from 1st September 2025 to 30th September 2027. The services will be delivered within the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and the tender period concluded on 16th December 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming to expand in the social services arena. Given its focus on independent placements and health and social work services, businesses specialising in child care, community engagement, and social support services are well-positioned to compete. Partnering with Lincolnshire County Council could bolster reputation and market presence, providing a robust framework for growth in the regional service sector.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61dcde02-5d14-43e0-96c1-fadf3ef511b9
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 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 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
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

MARY HARE SCHOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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