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

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2026 at 06:58

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement contract involves the re-opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placements by Lincolnshire County Council. The procurement targets health and social work services, specifically aimed at providing support in residential children's homes within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The award stage of this selective procurement, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, is active and commenced on 19 November 2025. Lincolnshire County Council, located at County Offices, Newland, Lincoln, is overseeing the process, which will continue until 30 September 2027. The tender period ended on 22 October 2025, reflecting the completion status as of the latest update published on 27 April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in health and social care services. The procurement targets organisations capable of providing residential care services for children. With targeted delivery in the East Midlands, businesses with regional expertise or operations are well-suited to benefit from this contract. Large companies like Team Lifestyle Group Limited, currently the active supplier, demonstrate the capability of established enterprises to secure positions within such frameworks, potentially offering partnerships or subcontracting opportunities for smaller entities aiming to expand their service provision in community and personal services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

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. Provision of Support in a Residential Children's Home.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a32f7ae-84ca-4282-98b6-4b42f8356d08
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
19 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

TEAM LIFESTYLE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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