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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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buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-21"
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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-b5fd17-35716e6e-92a4-46e6-9a61-6477f848d319

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by Lincolnshire County Council, known as "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement," falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement method utilised is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, commencing on 19th July 2026, is set for completion by 30th September 2027, covering the East Midlands region in England. The tender phase concluded on 10th November 2025, with the contract award to Phoenix Community Care Ltd being published on 21st July 2026.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the health and social work sectors, particularly those interested in providing independent fostering agency support. Companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or those part of the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, can benefit from engaging with such government contracts. The successful bid by Phoenix Community Care Ltd, a large-scale organisation, highlights the potential for sizeable enterprises to contribute to substantial community service initiatives, while fostering strong public-sector collaborations.

## Notice

Provision of support from an Independent Fostering Agency

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7016c15-3b61-4da9-82c9-0bce8836429e |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 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 | PHOENIX COMMUNITY CARE |

## 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

- 21 Jul 2026 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7016c15-3b61-4da9-82c9-0bce8836429e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7016c15-3b61-4da9-82c9-0bce8836429e
  21st July 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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