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Independent Foster Care

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2025 at 11:38

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Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled 'Independent Foster Care,' concerning the provision of independent foster care services for children and young people. This falls under the industry category of social work services with accommodation and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using the open procedure method and has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 20 January 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 22 January 2025 and will end on 31 March 2025, with a total contract value of £30,128.57.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services and foster care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. By participating, businesses can strengthen their portfolio of public sector clients, expand their service offerings, and contribute to the community by providing essential services to children and young people in need. The winning supplier, First Steps Fostering Ltd, can serve as an example of the type of organisation well-equipped to meet the tender requirements and succeed in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Foster Care

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94f197ab-50ad-4d42-a0d3-254347b0c732
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e1854e8-a9a4-4e14-aafb-9260c0d61332
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,128 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,128 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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

FIRST STEPS FOSTERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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