Award

Independent Fostering Agency

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Jul 2025 at 14:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Independent Fostering Agency" contract was managed by Lincolnshire County Council. This opportunity falls under the social work and related services category (CPV 85300000), with a focus on delivery within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procedure followed an open procurement method, indicating a transparent and competitive selection. The tender stage has concluded with the award phase, which was finalised on 21 July 2025, for a contract period starting from 22 July 2025 and ending on 31 March 2029. The total contract value is £63,485.66.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale enterprises in the social services sector. Embrace Therapeutic Fostering Services Ltd has been awarded the contract, highlighting the importance of having a strong presence and capability to meet the specified requirements in service delivery. Although not specified as particularly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, organisations with the expertise in foster care services and the ability to operate effectively in the East Midlands could find this a strategic opportunity to expand their market and service reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Fostering Agency

Notice Description

Independent Fostering Agency

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a8dfbf-e536-41db-9681-fce8f11fd8bc
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
Not specified
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
£63,485 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,485 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
Myfanwy Burrell
Contact Email
myfanwy.burrell@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522

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

EMBRACE THERAPEUTIC FOSTERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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