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

22 Jun 2026 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Lincolnshire County Council, focuses on the title "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement". This falls under the health and social work services category (CPV 85000000) with additional classifications for community, social, and personal services (CPV 98000000). Located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, the tender has concluded with an award stage status described as complete. The procurement was executed through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The overall contract is to run from 2nd June 2026 to 30th September 2027, following the closing of the tender period on 10th November 2025.

The tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those focusing on health, social work, and community services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations involved in social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable to compete, providing a broad platform for growth. The awarded supplier, Venture Independent School Ltd, exemplifies successful participation by large-scale entities within this framework, indicating that both large and smaller specialised firms can benefit from similar opportunities structured to accommodate diverse bidders in the industry.

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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba70080-065f-4da3-a296-8afcc6ac1942
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
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 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
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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

VENTURE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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