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title: "Independent Fostering Agency"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-03c34163-3e6c-4c10-b865-2007c90e3ad1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-07"
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# Independent Fostering Agency

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03c34163-3e6c-4c10-b865-2007c90e3ad1

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Lincolnshire County Council for the title "Independent Fostering Agency" has been completed. This contract, aimed at providing independent foster care for children and young people, falls under the "Health and social work services" category. The project is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure and reached the award stage on 28 February 2025, with the contract period set from 3 March 2025 to 31 March 2029. The total contract value amounts to £60,966.78 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies within the health and social work services sector. It is especially well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs due to the nature of the services required. Businesses specialising in foster care provision can benefit from this long-term contract, enhancing their portfolio and experience in public sector projects. The awarded supplier, Parallel Parents Limited, exemplifies the type of organisation capable of delivering the services required by this contract.

## Notice

Relating to the provision of Independent Foster Care provision for Children and Young people.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ad9b040-c8e8-4380-8577-22c330cd181c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,966 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,966 |
| 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 | PARALLEL PARENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2025 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ad9b040-c8e8-4380-8577-22c330cd181c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ad9b040-c8e8-4380-8577-22c330cd181c
  7th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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