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

22 Jun 2026 at 08:22

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process titled "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement" under the Light Touch Regime as stipulated by the Public Contracts Regulations. The procurement falls within the health and social work services industry category and was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender pertains to services in the East Midlands region, with the contract period commencing on the 6th of May, 2026 and concluding on the 30th of September, 2027. Key dates included the end of the tender period on the 10th of November, 2025, with the award published on the 22nd of June, 2026.

Ruby Lodge Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, presenting opportunities for similar-sized businesses involved in community and social services to engage in future procurement activities with Lincolnshire County Council. This procurement opportunity can act as a valuable stepping stone for businesses looking to expand in the health and social services sector, particularly those that cater to the needs of independent placements for children's services. The tender's suitability considerations also affirm that the process is accommodating to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), emphasising inclusivity for diverse business structures looking to pursue growth within this sector.

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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

Lincolnshire Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placements. This procurement is under the Light Touch Regime established pursuant to Regulations 74-76 and Regulation 76(7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 20

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ca2ef63-2a77-4c7d-bfae-c9a7e73b9068
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
22 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 30 Sep 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

RUBY LODGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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