Tender

Birth Counselling Service

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 16:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has initiated an open tender for a "Birth Counselling Service" aimed at providing specialised support for birth parents and families involved in adoption processes. The service is categorised under guidance and counselling within the public sector, specifically targeting the UKF3 region of the United Kingdom. This procurement is at the tender stage, with key dates including a tender submission deadline at 5:00 PM on 18th February 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 2nd February 2026. The service will be delivered over a two-year period starting on 1st April 2026, with potential extensions. The total estimated contract value is £167,345, and the selection criteria focus significantly on quality (80%) alongside price (20%).

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in counselling services, particularly those with expertise in family and adoption support. Organisations equipped to offer a mix of face-to-face, virtual, and phone consultations, and that can reach diverse and vulnerable groups, will be well-positioned to compete. This contract not only offers financial gain but also the potential for significant community impact and brand enhancement through effective service delivery. Given the open procurement method, a wide range of service providers can submit their proposals, fostering competition and innovation in service provision. The tender process calls for electronic submissions, making it accessible to a broad spectrum of businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Birth Counselling Service

Notice Description

Lincolnshire County Council 'the Customer' requires the provision of a Birth Counselling Service to provide support for birth parents and birth families, to enable them to manage the implications of adoption of a family member and have appropriate levels of involvement in the adoption process. The Service will be accessible to all who need support throughout the adoption process and should engage effectively with hard to reach and vulnerable groups. The support options shall include face-to-face, virtual and telephone counselling, and therapeutic support groups, delivered by qualified counsellors. The Service shall be able to offer a minimum of 40 general allocations per year, which may fluctuate based on demand and will be reviewed with the Customer to ensure levels are still appropriate. Suppliers must upload their RFQ submissions on the Tender Portal by no later than 5pm on Wednesday 18th February 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 + 1 year extension subject to agreement by Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06091f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004488-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£167,345 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£167,345 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified

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
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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