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Independent Fostering Agency

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for an Independent Fostering Agency under an open procedure. The tender, titled "Independent Fostering Agency," falls under the health and social work services industry category and covers Edge of Care, Children in Care, and Placements. The service will be delivered in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender process has moved through the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 29 May 2015 and scheduled to end on 31 March 2029. The total contract value is GBP 206,319.48, highlighting its significance and scale. Key dates to note include the award date of 28 May 2015 and the publication date of the award notice on 13 March 2025.

This tender provides considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services. With a contract duration of nearly 14 years and a substantial financial commitment, it presents an excellent growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing fostering services. "By the Bridge North West Limited," a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, indicating the council's trust in well-established providers. The long-term nature of this contract fosters stability and the potential for ongoing business relationships and service enhancement. Businesses aiming to enter or expand within the social care sector might find similar opportunities with entities like Lincolnshire County Council.

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Notice Title

Independent Fostering Agency

Notice Description

Edge of Care, Children in Care and Placements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4a1f162-27a8-4872-a11e-1297f181d56f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9be3d1d-b894-42be-9f31-5d8e0b652d9d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£206,319 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£206,319 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 201510 years ago
Contract Period
28 May 2015 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 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

BY THE BRIDGE NORTH WEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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