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title: "Independent Fostering"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-07"
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# Independent Fostering

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08fcb4ab-03f6-490d-bdb0-69e30f8e3085

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Independent Fostering" contract was conducted by Lincolnshire County Council. This contract pertains to the provision of Independent Foster Care services for children and young people, categorised under Health and Social Work Services (CPV: 85000000). The procurement followed an open procedure and has recently transitioned to the award stage, with the contract awarded to Embrace Therapeutic Fostering Services. Located in the East Midlands, the overall contract value is £122,919.01, and the service provision runs from 22nd July 2025 to 31st March 2026. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 20th July 2025, and the contract award published on 7th August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the social care and fostering sector, particularly for those focusing on health and social work services. It highlights Lincolnshire County Council's preference for supporting SMEs, making it an attractive opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises aiming to expand their services in the East Midlands. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio, establish a strong regional presence, and contribute to the well-being of young individuals in foster care.

## Notice

Contract 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/5e3f552d-575d-4e53-bf4e-cb3e66cb00db |
| 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 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £122,919 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £122,919 |
| 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 | EMBRACE THERAPEUTIC FOSTERING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e3f552d-575d-4e53-bf4e-cb3e66cb00db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e3f552d-575d-4e53-bf4e-cb3e66cb00db
  7th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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