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

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-636a6528-6f4e-4587-bc43-b066b2088580

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking to re-open the Open Select List for 2025, focusing on all Independent Placements under the Light Touch Regime. This tender involves various services including Independent Non-Maintained (Special) Schools, Residential Care, Foster Care, Supported Accommodation, Domiciliary Care for Children with Disabilities, and Short Breaks for Children with Disabilities. The procurement, valued at £1,000,000 and classified under the Health and Social Work services category, is conducted through an open procedure above the threshold. Interested suppliers should note that the tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 22nd October 2025. The contract period is slated to start on 10th November 2025 and run until 30th September 2027. The services will be delivered across the United Kingdom.

This tender provides considerable opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those specialising in care and educational support for children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply. Engaging in this procurement process could significantly boost business growth by establishing or expanding service offerings within public sector portfolios. Companies with the capacity to provide comprehensive and specialised care solutions will find this opportunity particularly beneficial and lucrative.

## 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 2015 for the purposes of commissioning an Open Select List for the provision of placements for all Independent Placements; * Independent Non-Maintained (Special) Schools (INMS) * Independent Residential Care * Independent Foster Care (IFA) * Supported Accommodation * Domiciliary Care for Children with Disabilities (CWD) * Short Breaks for Children with Disabilities (CWD)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/033d7308-6b81-400d-896b-f287b03e52e4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 29 Sep 2025 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/033d7308-6b81-400d-896b-f287b03e52e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/033d7308-6b81-400d-896b-f287b03e52e4
  29th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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