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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-b5fd17-180cfc99-1f76-4c10-b5bd-0def98351cab

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement", focusing on Health and Social Work Services. This tender, carried out under the Light Touch Regime, involved the re-opening of placements for residential children's homes across the East Midlands, UK. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract's commencement on 28th August 2025 and its conclusion on 30th September 2027. This award was activated on the same starting date, signifying its current status as "active".

Businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly residential children's homes, have substantial growth opportunities through this procurement. Given the selective procurement method, organisations with experience in service frameworks are apt to secure placements. The project's suitability for SMEs and VCSEs further extends this venture to smaller enterprises and social enterprises looking to expand their operations. Lincolnshire County Council's collaboration with John-Edwards Care Homes, a large supplier, exemplifies successful engagement with established care service providers, highlighting the benefits of partnering in such public sector initiatives.

## 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. Provision of Support in a Residential Children's Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee510bdc-2a48-4d2c-9dc5-5ba9cd3a1e26 |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 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 | JOHN-EDWARDS CARE 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 07:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee510bdc-2a48-4d2c-9dc5-5ba9cd3a1e26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee510bdc-2a48-4d2c-9dc5-5ba9cd3a1e26
  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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