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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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Award

27 Apr 2026 at 07:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement", focusing on Health and Social Work Services. This tender, carried out under the Light Touch Regime, involved the re-opening of placements for residential children's homes across the East Midlands, UK. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract's commencement on 28th August 2025 and its conclusion on 30th September 2027. This award was activated on the same starting date, signifying its current status as "active".

Businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly residential children's homes, have substantial growth opportunities through this procurement. Given the selective procurement method, organisations with experience in service frameworks are apt to secure placements. The project's suitability for SMEs and VCSEs further extends this venture to smaller enterprises and social enterprises looking to expand their operations. Lincolnshire County Council's collaboration with John-Edwards Care Homes, a large supplier, exemplifies successful engagement with established care service providers, highlighting the benefits of partnering in such public sector initiatives.

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Notice Information

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. Provision of Support in a Residential Children's Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee510bdc-2a48-4d2c-9dc5-5ba9cd3a1e26
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
27 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
27 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

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

JOHN-EDWARDS CARE HOMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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