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CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2026 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement", focusing on health and social work services within the UK, particularly in the East Midlands region. This procurement, conducted under the Light Touch Regime as per the Public Contracts Regulations, utilised a selective tender method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 22nd October 2025, with the contract spanning from 26th January 2026 to 30th September 2027. The award to Parallel Parents Limited was published on 27th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of independent placements for children's services. The procurement process shows favourability towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that deliver community, social, and personal services, with capabilities in meeting the demands of children's services placements, would be well-suited to compete in this framework agreement, facilitating growth and expansion within their industry.

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Notice Title

CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement

Notice Description

Lincolnshire Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placements. This procurement is under the Light Touch Regime established pursuant to Regulations 74-76 and Regulation 76(7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 20

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f11fdc-c428-47bb-8349-fb4f715669d1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 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

PARALLEL PARENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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