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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-b5fd17-20f27e86-2a8c-4c57-9f70-997b9c48960a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement" was managed by Lincolnshire County Council. This procurement falls under the industry category of Health and social work services, specifically targeting children's independent placements. The location for the service is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, entailing a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has moved to the award stage, with the contract awarded to Bright Futures Accommodation (Residential Childcare) LTD as of 15th January 2026. The contract period extends from 15th January 2026 to 30th September 2027, following the end of the tender period on 10th November 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the Health and social work services sector, particularly those providing independent placement services for children. The procurement method favours established frameworks, providing an advantageous route for businesses with similar capabilities looking to expand in the East Midlands. Both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) were identified as suitable candidates, suggesting an inclusive procurement approach encouraging diverse business participation. Companies with expertise in providing bespoke child care solutions and those ready to engage in long-term service commitments would be well-positioned to benefit from such contracts.

## 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/89d0df6b-b4e2-41e7-b2ec-ccbea5a9a19a |
| 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 | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 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 | BRIGHT FUTURES ACCOMMODATION (RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE |

## 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

- 28 May 2026 at 07:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d0df6b-b4e2-41e7-b2ec-ccbea5a9a19a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d0df6b-b4e2-41e7-b2ec-ccbea5a9a19a
  28th May 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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