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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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28 May 2026 at 07:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement" was managed by Lincolnshire County Council. This procurement falls under the industry category of Health and social work services, specifically targeting children's independent placements. The location for the service is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, entailing a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has moved to the award stage, with the contract awarded to Bright Futures Accommodation (Residential Childcare) LTD as of 15th January 2026. The contract period extends from 15th January 2026 to 30th September 2027, following the end of the tender period on 10th November 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the Health and social work services sector, particularly those providing independent placement services for children. The procurement method favours established frameworks, providing an advantageous route for businesses with similar capabilities looking to expand in the East Midlands. Both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) were identified as suitable candidates, suggesting an inclusive procurement approach encouraging diverse business participation. Companies with expertise in providing bespoke child care solutions and those ready to engage in long-term service commitments would be well-positioned to benefit from such contracts.

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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/89d0df6b-b4e2-41e7-b2ec-ccbea5a9a19a
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
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 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
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

BRIGHT FUTURES ACCOMMODATION (RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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