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

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Jul 2026 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Lincolnshire County Council involved a call-off from a framework agreement titled "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement". It is categorised under Health and Social Work Services with additional classifications related to community, social, and personal services. The contract is set in the East Midlands, UK, with a postal code of LN1 1YL. The procurement method was selective, and the tender was completed on 10th November 2025, transitioning into the award stage. The contract period is slated to commence on 3rd August 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2027, with the award notice being published on 29th July 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work sector, particularly those with capabilities in managing Residential Children's Homes, to engage with public sector contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suitable, given the tender's suitability preferences. The awarded supplier, Roots Care Group Ltd, a large-scale operation, highlights the potential for both large and small entities to successfully compete and expand their portfolios in the public services domain.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c88a6e14-c82a-47a2-818f-d67b13fa7c6f
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
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 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

ROOTS CARE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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