Award

Independent Fostering

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

05 Aug 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

A recent procurement process managed by Lincolnshire County Council focused on the provision of "Independent Fostering" services. This contracting process, with a procurement stage indicated as 'award', falls under the industry category of "Social work and related services." The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, suitable for services, and located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period closed on 3rd July 2025, followed by an active award to Amber Fostering LTD on 4th July 2025. The contract commences on 5th July 2025 and concludes on 31st March 2029. With a contract value of £72,943.86, this procurement was completed with a significant focus on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in social services, particularly those providing fostering solutions. Companies that have the capability of delivering high-quality social work services, especially at a regional scale like the East Midlands, will find this contract beneficial for their business growth. The open procurement method indicates a competitive fairness, enabling SMEs to participate without barriers, thus fostering an inclusive marketplace. Larger entities, as represented by the awarded supplier, Amber Fostering LTD, can leverage such procurements to secure long-term engagements, resulting in stable revenue streams and potential sector expansion.

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Notice Title

Independent Fostering

Notice Description

Independent Fostering

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6a02d1e-cf4b-430f-a546-19f6ea1b5ce8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1071e55e-0b4f-4b2a-bbff-ac74932a4338
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
£72,943 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,943 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 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

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

AMBER FOSTERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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