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

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Aug 2026 at 08:29

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement." This contract pertains to health and social work services and falls under the category of residential children's home support. Located in the East Midlands, UK, the procurement process used a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Significant dates include the tender period ending on 10th November 2025 and the contract period spanning from 12th July 2026 to 31st August 2027. The award for this contract has been active since 12th July 2026, with Treehouse Care Fostering Solutions Ltd being the supplier.

This tender offers significant business growth prospects for organisations specialising in health and social work services, particularly those focusing on residential care for children. Companies that are suitable for this opportunity include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. With the backing of Lincolnshire County Council, this procurement opportunity allows businesses in the East Midlands to leverage their expertise in community and social services while contributing to the welfare and support of children in care.

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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

Provision of support in a Residential Children's Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4928bc0a-57b2-4265-a30e-105ab231fdc3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8d696e5-2dd6-4491-a16b-52d129e86688
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
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 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

TREEHOUSE CARE FOSTERING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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