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

22 Jun 2026 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Lincolnshire County Council focuses on the reopening of the Children's Services Open Select List 2025 for Independent Placements, situated in the East Midlands region of England. This tender falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, with an additional focus on community, social, and personal services. The procurement process is conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and it has reached the award stage as of 22nd June 2026. The contract period commenced on 9th April 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2027. These services are especially relevant for organisations based in the LN1 1YL postal area and surrounding regions.

This tender invites opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), promoting avenues for business growth within the specified sectors. Large enterprises, such as the appointed supplier, Compass TFAS Ltd, could also find lucrative prospects in this framework. The nature of the services related to health, social, and community work allows for diverse business involvement, particularly those experienced in independent placements and tailored community services. As such, businesses with innovative service solutions and adaptability to the specified regulatory environment are well-suited to engage in this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

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
ocds-b5fd17-2cda50e1-a4d6-415d-a329-fd91e44f04e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4568c798-f1c7-43ef-b268-aa1286e270e9
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
22 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 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

COMPASS TFAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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