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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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28 Apr 2026 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is overseeing the procurement process for the re-opening of the Open Select List 2025 concerning all Independent Placements within Children's Services. This process, classified under the Health and social work services category, also encompasses community services, and takes place in Lincolnshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement follows a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tendering period on 22nd October 2025, while the contract period extends from 23rd February 2026 until 30th September 2027. The procurement process is in the award stage, with Seven Steps Healthcare named as a supplier.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for entities specialising in health, social work, and other community services. Organisations that fit the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE) categories are particularly encouraged to participate, given the focus on independent placements and community engagement. Businesses well-versed in providing comprehensive care and support services within these sectors can leverage this procurement to extend their reach and enhance service offerings, collaborating with Lincolnshire County Council to deliver essential social care solutions.

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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/6552419c-089b-4a9a-b87e-09896d5c1f83
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
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 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

SEVEN STEPS HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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