Tender

Lincolnshire Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placements.

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Sep 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking to re-open the Open Select List for 2025, focusing on all Independent Placements under the Light Touch Regime. This tender involves various services including Independent Non-Maintained (Special) Schools, Residential Care, Foster Care, Supported Accommodation, Domiciliary Care for Children with Disabilities, and Short Breaks for Children with Disabilities. The procurement, valued at £1,000,000 and classified under the Health and Social Work services category, is conducted through an open procedure above the threshold. Interested suppliers should note that the tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 22nd October 2025. The contract period is slated to start on 10th November 2025 and run until 30th September 2027. The services will be delivered across the United Kingdom.

This tender provides considerable opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those specialising in care and educational support for children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply. Engaging in this procurement process could significantly boost business growth by establishing or expanding service offerings within public sector portfolios. Companies with the capacity to provide comprehensive and specialised care solutions will find this opportunity particularly beneficial and lucrative.

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Notice Title

Lincolnshire 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 2015 for the purposes of commissioning an Open Select List for the provision of placements for all Independent Placements; * Independent Non-Maintained (Special) Schools (INMS) * Independent Residential Care * Independent Foster Care (IFA) * Supported Accommodation * Domiciliary Care for Children with Disabilities (CWD) * Short Breaks for Children with Disabilities (CWD)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-636a6528-6f4e-4587-bc43-b066b2088580
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/033d7308-6b81-400d-896b-f287b03e52e4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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