Tender

Community Based Day Opportunities

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Apr 2026 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has announced an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for "Community Based Day Opportunities," targeting the health and social work services industry. This procurement utilises the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 to set up a Light Touch Open Framework for services across Lincolnshire, with a total contract value of £13,600,000. Key dates include a tender submission deadline on 11 May 2026 and a contract period starting on 1 September 2026, ending on 31 August 2028, with potential renewal for up to two additional years. Interested providers must submit their proposals via Lincolnshire's Tender Portal by the specified date.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in health and social work services. SMEs and VCSEs could find this opportunity especially beneficial, considering the framework will reopen yearly to new suppliers, allowing ongoing participation and competition. The procurement focuses on quality service delivery, staffing and workforce development, and social value, providing a robust platform for qualified service providers to enhance their market position and contribute positively to community welfare in Lincolnshire.

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Notice Title

Community Based Day Opportunities

Notice Description

Lincolnshire County Council is pleased to inform providers that an Invitation to Tender (ITT) has now been issued for the delivery of Community Based Day Opportunities (formerly referred to as Building-Based Day Care Services). This procurement is being undertaken in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 using the Open Procedure and will establish a Light Touch Open Framework for Community Based Day Opportunities across Lincolnshire. All procurement documents, including the ITT instructions, specification, and response documentation, are available via the Council's Tender Portal on Panacea. Providers wishing to bid must submit their tender submission electronically via the Tender Portal by the deadline stated above. Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered. Clarification questions must also be submitted through the Tender Portal and by the published clarification deadline.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ed4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032304-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,600,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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