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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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18 May 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the re-opening of the Open Select List 2025 concerning Children's Services in Lincolnshire focuses on independent placements. Led by Lincolnshire County Council, this tender falls under the Health and Social Work Services category with additional relevance to community, social, and personal services. Located in the East Midlands of the United Kingdom, the procurement process follows regulations tailored for the Light Touch Regime and operates on a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 10th November 2025, and the procurement now sits at the award stage, with the related contract period running from 22nd April 2026 to 30th September 2027.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of health and social care services, with an emphasis on entities prepared to engage in framework agreements and those that qualify under selective procurement methods. Particularly advantageous for SMEs and VCSEs, participation in this process could enhance business growth by establishing connections and gaining contracts with local governing bodies. The award has already been granted to Small Steps Matter Limited, indicating opportunities for businesses of various scales to work in tandem with large organisations under similar schema in future procurement cycles.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-2f4ace69-c86f-4eb4-8afc-897ec25ec7ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/524ed1b8-90aa-49b8-8802-9fa47b4cb310
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
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 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

SMALL STEPS MATTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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