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

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2026 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council facilitated a selective procurement process entitled "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement," focusing on health and social work services within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract, which reached the award stage, involved the provision of support from an Independent Fostering Agency. Key dates include the tender period that concluded on 10th November 2025, with the contract starting on 7th July 2026 and ending on 31st August 2027. Thrive Fostering Ltd, a supplier with a large operational scale, was awarded the contract, indicative of collaboration to enhance community services.

This procurement presents an opportunity for growth in sectors related to health and social work services, especially for businesses providing independent fostering services. Organisations that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for such tenders, as these types are specifically encouraged in the suitability criteria. The call-off from a framework agreement allows multiple businesses to engage continuously, fostering an environment of ongoing partnerships and development opportunities within the fostering industry.

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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

Provision of support from an Independent Fostering Agency

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/846679b0-6755-4e3c-a604-f7552b69533f
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
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 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
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

THRIVE FOSTERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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