Award

Fostering

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

03 Oct 2025 at 10:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by Lincolnshire County Council, involved the provision of Independent Foster Care for children and young people, classified under "Social work and related services." The tender operated under an open procedure method, facilitating broad competition within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contracting process reached the award stage, with the final award determined on 18th August 2025. The contract, valued at £57,354, spans from 19th August 2025 to 31st March 2026, indicating an established timeframe for service delivery.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in social work and related service sectors, particularly those equipped to offer independent fostering solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this procurement, potentially fostering business growth through engagement with public service delivery. Companies with resources and expertise in providing foster care should find this an advantageous opportunity to partner with a public sector authority like Lincolnshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fostering

Notice Description

Relating to the provision of Independent Foster Care provision for Children and Young people.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a28518c-0cbb-4a15-bf92-2378ca79df46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19144c53-a65d-4992-b4d4-d065297b81f1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,354 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,354 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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

FOSTERING DIMENSIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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