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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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27 Apr 2026 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Lincolnshire County Council focuses on the reopening of the Open Select List 2025 for all independent placements within children's services. This initiative falls under the Health and Social Work services category, with additional focus on other community, social and personal services. The procurement method is selective, as it involves call-offs from a framework agreement. Situated in Lincolnshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom, the contracting process is currently in the Award stage, following its completion. The contract period starts on 11 December 2025 and ends on 30 September 2027, and the service is designed to be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those specialising in community care and placements for children. SMEs and VCSEs can benefit from engaging in long-term partnerships with Lincolnshire County Council, leveraging their expertise in delivering tailored services for independent placements. The selective procurement approach allows businesses with established competencies to offer bespoke solutions, enhancing their portfolio in the public sector. Illuminate Care Group Limited, a large-scale supplier, has already been awarded a contract through this process, indicating room for diverse business sizes to compete and succeed.

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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/dabb397e-168f-4e7f-ae8a-4de75e67c639
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
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 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

ILLUMINATE CARE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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