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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-b5fd17-0fafeafa-7517-47f9-baf0-67a5cd1486e2

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Lincolnshire County Council, focuses on the reopening of its Open Select List for Independent Placements for children's services. Categorised under Health and social work services, with additional community services, this tender is located in the East Midlands, UK. It has proceeded to the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 21 November 2025 until 30 September 2027. This procurement was managed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and is suitable for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers promising business growth opportunities, particularly for providers operating in health, social work, and community service sectors. Businesses with expertise in delivering independent placement services for children will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The selective procurement method indicates a stable framework from which qualified suppliers can be engaged, with Compass Children's Homes Limited already named as a supplier. Companies seeking to expand their reach in the East Midlands should consider leveraging this contract to increase their service footprint.

## 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/009d44d7-3076-4a80-8a45-2d75cf6aaaa4 |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2025 - 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 | COMPASS CHILDREN'S HOMES |

## 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

- 27 Apr 2026 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/009d44d7-3076-4a80-8a45-2d75cf6aaaa4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/009d44d7-3076-4a80-8a45-2d75cf6aaaa4
  27th April 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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