Award

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

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

01 May 2026 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council, located in England, has completed the procurement process for the "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placements". This initiative falls under the Health and social work services category (CPV 85000000) and includes additional classifications like community services (CPV 98000000). The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement under the Light Touch Regime. While the tender period ended on 22 October 2025, the active award took effect on 20 February 2026, with the contract running until 30 September 2027. This underscores the long-term partnership established with Witherslack Group Limited, a large supplier from Lancashire.

This procurement provides businesses, particularly those operating within the health and social work services sector, with an opportunity to engage in government contracts aimed at improving community welfare. The focus on an open select list seeks to encourage participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria. Companies that specialise in children's services or possess the relevant expertise and capacity to deliver independent placements would be well-placed to compete in similar tenders. Such engagements not only expand business portfolios but also enhance social impact and community involvement. Lincolnshire County Council's focus on services within the East Midlands region could further drive regional economic growth through targeted outsourcing.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

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

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e68b9d1-13d7-4832-a048-b9f0095fc579
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc74197e-c5de-49c3-a80e-01f1de9fcfb5
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
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

WITHERSLACK GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-7e68b9d1-13d7-4832-a048-b9f0095fc579-2026-05-01T09:00:06+01:00",
    "date": "2026-05-01T09:00:06+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-7e68b9d1-13d7-4832-a048-b9f0095fc579",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CS0044-1184",
        "title": "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement",
        "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",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "85000000",
            "description": "Health and social work services"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "98000000",
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "description": "Other community, social and personal services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "LN1 1YL"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "East Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-10-22T16:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-02-20T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2027-09-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-51197",
            "name": "Lincolnshire County Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Lincolnshire County Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "County Offices, Newland",
                "locality": "Lincoln",
                "postalCode": "LN1 1YL",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Dave Uphill",
                "email": "Dave.uphill@lincolnshire.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-03579104",
            "name": "Witherslack Group Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Witherslack Group Limited",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "03579104"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Lupton Tower, Lupton, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 2PR"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-51197",
        "name": "Lincolnshire County Council"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-7e68b9d1-13d7-4832-a048-b9f0095fc579-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-02-20T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2026-05-01T09:00:06+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 0,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-03579104",
                    "name": "Witherslack Group Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-02-20T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2027-09-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc74197e-c5de-49c3-a80e-01f1de9fcfb5",
                    "datePublished": "2026-05-01T09:00:06+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                    "description": "Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal)",
                    "url": "https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}