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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 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking independent placements within Children's Services under the Light Touch Regime for health and social work services. The procurement process involves a call-off from a framework agreement, classified under CPV codes 85000000 and 98000000, encompassing community, social, and personal services. The tender phase concluded on 16 December 2024, with the contract running from 26 January 2025 to 30 September 2027, in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with The Willows School Limited selected as a supplier. Businesses that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find it advantageous to participate in future opportunities with similar criteria.

This tender offers substantial growth potential for businesses operating in the health and social work sector who specialise in placements and care facilities. Enterprises that can provide innovative approaches to children's services are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, particularly those familiar with public sector procurement processes. With an emphasis on selective procurement and call-off arrangements, it presents prospects for collaboration with local government authorities, such as Lincolnshire County Council. Large-scale operations and providers with established frameworks and ability to cater to regional needs would benefit from engaging in this sector.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-e2c9c658-50c1-40ae-a8b1-d46c5d95f968
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a97f2c27-b936-447f-810f-a8abebd6b280
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
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 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

THE WILLOWS SCHOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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