Award

Birth Counselling Service

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Mar 2026 at 17:03

Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Birth Counselling Service, initiated by Lincolnshire County Council, has proceeded to the award stage with the contract finalised on 2nd March 2026. The council, serving as the buying organisation, seeks to support birth parents and families in the adoption process with a service accessible from April 2026 to March 2030. This initiative falls under the services industry category and will be implemented across the UKF3 region, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open competition, allowing diverse entry, and submissions were due by 18th February 2026.

Lincolnshire County Council invites businesses specialising in counselling services to seize this opportunity. Companies with capabilities in delivering face-to-face, virtual, and telephone counselling, as well as therapeutic support groups, should consider participation. The service, valued at £167,345.00 with a potential 1 + 1 year extension, promises to engage with hard-to-reach groups, offering about 40 general allocations per year. Businesses with a focus on quality and the ability to adapt to fluctuating demand may benefit substantially from partnership with a local government authority, facilitating growth through a steady clientele and alignment with public sector requisites.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06091f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018664-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAMILY ACTION

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