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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-b5fd17-015077e5-7ac2-48f4-a9ef-41cc271aa975

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has awarded a contract titled "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement" in the Health and Social Work Services industry category. The contract focuses on providing support within a Residential Children's Home in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, concluding its tender period on 10th November 2025. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the contract commencing on 12th February 2026 and extending until 30th September 2027. The process is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), enhancing its suitability for diverse business participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social and health services to expand their operations by working with a reputable local authority. The procurement, suited for SMEs and VCSEs, creates an inclusive environment for smaller enterprises to tender, thereby fostering business growth within the community. Businesses equipped to provide comprehensive services in residential care, especially those with a focus on diverse community needs, would find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Unity Residential Care Services Limited has been appointed as the supplier, offering potential collaboration insights and future developmental prospects for similar organisations in the sector.

## Notice

Provision of support in a Residential Children's Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be4db832-30b0-408b-95bf-f0c84f42dfd9 |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| 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 | UNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE SERVICES |

## 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

- 23 Jul 2026 at 08:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be4db832-30b0-408b-95bf-f0c84f42dfd9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be4db832-30b0-408b-95bf-f0c84f42dfd9
  23rd July 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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