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Residential

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Jul 2025 at 11:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for an open tender titled "Residential" related to the provision of independent residential care for children and young people. This project falls under the "Social work and related services" category (CPV 85300000) and will be carried out in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender's procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 21 June 2025. The contract commenced on 23 June 2025 and is set to end on 31 March 2027, with a total contract value of GBP 871,885.08. The award, announced on 7 July 2025, was made to Cocoon Children Services Ltd.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and residential services for young people. Given the substantial contract value and extended duration, it is a promising avenue for organisations looking to expand their operations in the public sector. Companies experienced in providing residential care services, particularly those able to navigate regulations associated with social care, are well-poised to benefit from such contracts. Although the contract is already awarded, similar opportunities may arise, and businesses, specifically small and medium enterprises, may find such tenders advantageous for growth and scaling in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Residential

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95fce08b-47c0-4141-99e1-b9df823e4b27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f4d045e-5261-4248-ab3e-35e04d59b623
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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
£871,885 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£871,885 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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

COCOON CHILDREN SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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