Award

Fostering

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Oct 2025 at 15:22

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has recently concluded the procurement process for an Independent Foster Care provision contract titled "Fostering," aimed at supporting children and young people. This contract, classified under the industry category of Social Work and Related Services (CPV 85300000), is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender process followed an open procedure and moved through the award stage with a total value of £52,140. The tender period ended on 28th October 2025 with the contract commencing on 30th October 2025 and expected to run until 31st March 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for those companies involved in the social services sector. The open procedure allowed businesses of various sizes, including SMEs, to participate, fostering competition and encouraging diverse service offerings. Businesses that specialise in providing foster care services and have experience in handling similar contracts would find it advantageous to engage in future opportunities with Lincolnshire County Council or similar entities. The concluded contract was awarded to Attuned to Children Limited, highlighting that well-established businesses in this domain can secure substantial tenders to broaden their portfolios and expand market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fostering

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-caddd72b-db10-4a00-a563-bb33ad777566
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d07076a-f85f-4ee8-975a-3383806b2cf7
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,140 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,140 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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

ATTUNED TO CHILDREN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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