Award

Fostering

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Nov 2025 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Lincolnshire County Council focused on the provision of Independent Foster Care services for children and young people. This contract falls under the Social work and related services category, with the process completed through an open procedure. The tender location is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 28th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The award was finalised on 27th October 2025, with an approximate contract value of £52,761.51.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses interested in providing foster care services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are considered suitable. The procurement's open nature allows businesses with adequate capacity to deliver social work services to enter the market, enhancing their growth potential and service portfolio. Large organisations like the awarded supplier, National Fostering Agency East, showcase the competitive nature and the scale at which businesses can participate and succeed in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Fostering

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb956c4b-44cd-4d8a-af56-9d6115d843de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/472de16f-27c9-48d5-96d6-9f5006f380c2
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
£52,761 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,761 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
myfanwy burrell
Contact Email
myfanwy.burrell@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522555832

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

NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY EAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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