Award

Residential

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Sep 2025 at 14:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Lincolnshire County Council, focused on the provision of Independent Residential Care for Children and Young People, classified under Social work and related services. This contract, valued at £425,358.12, falls under the services category and covers the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. It utilised the open procedure procurement method and has successfully advanced to the award stage. The tender process concluded on 1 July 2025, with the contract period starting on 3 July 2025 and running until 31 March 2026. The award was made to the large-scale supplier, Orchard Care (North East) Limited, with key dates highlighting the award's activation on 2 July 2025, and the announcement was published on 4 September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the social services industry, particularly those interested in providing care services for young people. With its focus on the provision of residential care services, businesses that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) could find this sector particularly appealing, given the tender's specification that encourages SME participation. Companies experienced in managing residential care facilities or keen to expand their presence in the East Midlands area will be well-suited to compete in similar future tendering opportunities, fostering business growth and regional development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Residential

Notice Description

Relating to the provision of Independent Residential Care provision for Children and Young people.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4d6b456-3916-444d-931e-6f474ab4e4f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0aa7065-2b95-42dd-af59-c29df2dc389c
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
£425,358 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£425,358 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Myfanwy Burrell
Contact Email
myfanwy.burrell@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522552703

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

ORCHARD CARE (NORTH EAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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