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title: "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement"
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# CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-007ed66e-dd63-4ee6-8ad4-cfd611f1eea9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement" has been completed by Lincolnshire County Council. This process falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services, with an additional focus on community, social, and personal services. Located in the East Midlands, England, the procurement was conducted through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 22nd October 2025 and the contract period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2027. The award stage was reached as of 1st May 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social services, particularly those specialising in children's services and independent placements. The procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing a chance to engage with public contracts and expand their market presence. With Lincolnshire County Council as the buyer, this contract can serve as a substantial opportunity for relevant service providers looking to strengthen their portfolio and establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

Lincolnshire Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placements. This procurement is under the Light Touch Regime established pursuant to Regulations 74-76 and Regulation 76(7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 20

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf10dcc-adb9-4db4-9e77-694ef490547e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INICIO GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf10dcc-adb9-4db4-9e77-694ef490547e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf10dcc-adb9-4db4-9e77-694ef490547e
  1st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/
  Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal)

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