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title: "IFA"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-07"
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# IFA

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0780bb54-5e93-4963-9259-d24a410680ea

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Independent Foster Care for children and young people, awarding a contract to Wellcare Fostering Services Limited. The tender falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This process was conducted through an open procedure, with a contract period from 16th May 2025 to 31st March 2026. The announcement of the award was made on 7th July 2025, with the total contract value being £64,914.30.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth for businesses in the foster care and social services sector, particularly those experienced in providing tailored care services for young people. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract within their capacity, given Lincolnshire County Council's openness to such entities. Businesses with a strong background in health and social work services would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

## 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/55d2b00e-db83-4c11-ab3a-888558221f7d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,914 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,914 |
| 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 | WELLCARE FOSTERING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d2b00e-db83-4c11-ab3a-888558221f7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d2b00e-db83-4c11-ab3a-888558221f7d
  7th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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