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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 07:33

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the re-opening of its Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placements in Children's Services. The contract concerns the provision of support in a Residential Children's Home under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations. This selective procurement process involves a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on health and social work services alongside other community, social, and personal services. The contract is active, with its period spanning from 24th November 2025 to 30th September 2027. The services will be delivered in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the social services sector. Particularly, organisations classified as SMEs and VCSEs may find this contract appealing due to its suitability for these entities. Cedars Childcare, a large-scale organisation, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for substantial involvement in the provision of residential support services. Businesses specialising in children’s residential care and those aiming to enhance their footprint in community and social services in the East Midlands can significantly benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes.

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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. Provision of support in a Residential Children's Home.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dde8d95a-6a3a-4353-b481-964fc0714aae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e846691c-8d5a-48b5-9f70-943a93ed67bd
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
24 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 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

CEDARS CHILDCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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