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Independent Fostering Agency

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

07 May 2025 at 11:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process titled "Independent Fostering Agency," which focused on providing independent foster care services for children and young people in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with a total contract value of £54,017.04. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the award stage concluded with the active awarding of the contract on 1st May 2025. The contract is set to commence on 2nd May 2025 and will run until 31st March 2029. The tender process was open to SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with the tender period closing on 30th April 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for business growth for organisations specialising in foster care services, particularly those with capabilities aligned with health and social work sectors. It is an excellent opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to establish themselves within the public sector and expand their service offerings within the East Midlands region. The successful supplier for this contract is Skylark Fostering Limited, a large-scale entity, indicating that both small and large businesses can compete effectively in this procurement category. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business reputation and provide a stable financial foundation through long-term government collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Fostering Agency

Notice Description

Relating to the provision of Independent Foster Care provision for Children and Young people.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca9fe679-c0c7-45e2-9699-6823712b7923
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5053ab82-6570-45be-aed0-c1153891baaa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£54,017 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,017 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
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

SKYLARK FOSTERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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