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title: "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placements"
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# CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placements

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b7b33d1-cb81-471a-8b9d-d4fc5f16dd01

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## Summary

The Lincolnshire County Council has concluded its procurement process under the Light Touch Regime, aiming to reopen the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placements within Children's Services. This specific procurement, identified as CS0010-1149, falls under the Health and social work services category and is situated in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, structured as a call-off from a framework agreement, and had a tender period ending on 22nd October 2025. The contract commenced on 3rd January 2026 and will run until 30th September 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, as indicated by its active status, following the publication of the award notice on 27th April 2026.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the health and social work sector, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that cater to children's services and independent placements. Companies like My Foster Carer Ltd, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the type of organisation well-suited to engage in such procurements. Firms focusing on community-based social services within the East Midlands can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and solidify their market presence. The commitment to supporting SMEs and VCSEs amplifies the growth potential, encouraging diverse business participation and fostering sector innovation.

## 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/af835e6b-1440-4d78-a9b9-af88267e525a |
| 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 | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 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 | MY FOSTER CARER |

## 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 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af835e6b-1440-4d78-a9b9-af88267e525a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af835e6b-1440-4d78-a9b9-af88267e525a
  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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