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

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Aug 2026 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has concluded a procurement process titled "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement," targeted at the health and social work services industry in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The award stage is complete, with the notice published on 3rd August 2026. The process operated through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 24th July 2026 and will conclude on 31st August 2027. This tender involves providing support in a residential children's home and was open for opportunities suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in children's residential care, particularly those that can deliver community-centric, personalised care services. Enterprises well-suited to participate include those with experience in health and social work services and the capacity to operate within the East Midlands. The project's framework agreement nature allows organisations to become part of a pre-selected suppliers list, enhancing their potential to secure contracts and establish long-term partnerships with the Council.

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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 support in a Residential Children's Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29777507-94c7-4a6c-8bcb-fc80d4f00cae
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
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 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

NEXT CHAPTER CARE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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