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Independent Commissioner to support Adoption Pan Region Strategic Needs Assessment

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has recently completed a procurement process for an Independent Commissioner to support the Adoption Pan Region Strategic Needs Assessment. Situated in Lincoln, Lincolnshire County Council seeks to bolster regional adoption support capabilities and innovate future processes related to grant funding and the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF). Tagged as a 'lightTouch' procurement, the tender process was carried out directly without competition below the threshold, and the services were awarded to Nottingham City Council. This contract, valued at £77,328, commenced on 11th November 2025 and will conclude on 30th March 2026, focusing primarily on social work services and research and development consultancy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in social work and consultancy sectors. With the contract awarded to Nottingham City Council, large-scale enterprises with expertise in strategic assessments and consultancy related to social development services are well-suited for such procurement opportunities. Such tenders allow businesses to leverage regional collaborations and support frameworks that could lead to long-term partnerships and expansion in the public authority sector.

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Notice Title

Independent Commissioner to support Adoption Pan Region Strategic Needs Assessment

Notice Description

Provision of a commissioner for the completion of a Strategic Needs Assessment to underpin and develop pan-regional working and prepare for future devolvement of grant funding and the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) in relation to Post Order Adoption Support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022560-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,328 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

Further Information

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