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Lincolnshire SCH Accommodation Contract

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 Oct 2025 at 09:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Lincolnshire SCH Accommodation Contract has reached its award stage. Managed by the Ministry of Justice, this contract is valued at £34,818,160.30 and falls under the classification of custody services, which relates to the industry category of services. The contract begins on 1st January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2032, covering the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a direct award, and the supplier for this project is Lincolnshire County Council. The initial tender process was marked as complete, with significant timeline milestones including the award date of 23rd September 2025 and its publication on 17th October 2025.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for growth in the custody services sector, particularly for businesses operating on a large scale given the project's value and lengthy contract period. While the procurement method was a direct award, the scope and magnitude of similar future contracts may interest firms specialising in custodial and accommodation services for children and young people. Companies aligned with government standards in delivering specialised services to vulnerable groups may find significant growth potential in engaging with organisations like the Ministry of Justice, setting a precedent for fostering long-term business relationships in the public services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lincolnshire SCH Accommodation Contract

Notice Description

Contract for provision of 11 SCH places children and young people at Lincolnshire SCH

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c96159f5-3f1a-43ea-9334-e27b045cdbe0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb6f730-bdae-4aac-96a5-4fc1bc2ec5fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66162000 - Custody services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,818,160 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,818,160 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2032 Over 5 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
katie.hughes4@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Further Information

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