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title: "Fostering"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-13"
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# Fostering

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1417a3ee-67d2-4dae-a1ca-ac7fd8e5e9b2

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by Lincolnshire County Council focused on providing Independent Foster Care services for children and young people. This was conducted under an open procedure and falls under the industry category of Health and social work services (CPV 85000000). The tender was awarded to Apex Fostering Ltd, with a contract value of £77,254.27. The services are to be delivered in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has been completed, with the award being made active as of 4th September 2025. The tender period concluded on 3rd September 2025, and the contract period spans from 5th September 2025 to 31st March 2029.

This procurement offers potential for business growth in the Health and social work services sector, particularly for firms capable of providing foster care services. While the contract has been awarded to a large supplier, Apex Fostering Ltd, the eligibility criteria indicated suitability for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), paving the way for SMEs to explore similar opportunities in future tenders. Businesses with expertise in foster care service delivery and a focus on regional service provision in the East Midlands could find comparable tenders beneficial for expansion and growth. With the open procedure, organisations capable of meeting open procurement requirements will have advantageous opportunities in the public sector.

## 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/7af1b5e8-ac39-4514-953b-774b3120c187 |
| 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 | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,254 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,254 |
| 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 | APEX FOSTERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7af1b5e8-ac39-4514-953b-774b3120c187

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7af1b5e8-ac39-4514-953b-774b3120c187
  13th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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