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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-b5fd17-16fdcd2b-8bc7-4983-a41b-0f3c78f311a4

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## Summary

The procurement process, orchestrated by Lincolnshire County Council, pertains to the children's services sector and falls under the industry category of other community, social, and personal services. Specifically, it involves the reopening of an open select list for all Independent Placements in 2025. This tender is governed by the Light Touch Regime in compliance with Public Contracts Regulations, utilising a selective procurement method via call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with a contract period spanning from 1st September 2025 to 30th September 2027. The services will be delivered within the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and the tender period concluded on 16th December 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming to expand in the social services arena. Given its focus on independent placements and health and social work services, businesses specialising in child care, community engagement, and social support services are well-positioned to compete. Partnering with Lincolnshire County Council could bolster reputation and market presence, providing a robust framework for growth in the regional service sector.

## 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/61dcde02-5d14-43e0-96c1-fadf3ef511b9 |
| 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 | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 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 | MARY HARE SCHOOL |

## 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 07:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61dcde02-5d14-43e0-96c1-fadf3ef511b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61dcde02-5d14-43e0-96c1-fadf3ef511b9
  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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