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

29 Jul 2026 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Lincolnshire County Council involves the reopening of the Open Select List 2025 for Children's Services, titled "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement". This tender is classified under the Health and social work services category, with additional classification in other community, social, and personal services. The location for the services is set in the East Midlands region, specifically in Lincoln, UK. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract period starting on 8th June 2026 and concluding on 30th September 2027, with a tender period that ended on 10th November 2025. The process has advanced to the award stage as of 29th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in education services within independent or special schools. Organisations that are classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for this procurement, implying an inclusive opportunity for growth for such entities. Given that the procurement process has advanced to the award stage, interested companies with expertise in health and social care services may position themselves for future collaboration with governmental buyers like Lincolnshire County Council. The awarded supplier for this contract is Blossom Children's Homes Limited, indicating potential future requirements for similar services.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Provision of education in an Independent (Special) School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f67cba24-ada8-443b-82f7-d1ff3cdce34b
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
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 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

BLOSSOM CHILDREN'S HOMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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