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title: "Best Start Lincolnshire Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-63af09ab-2ec1-4ce8-9f1f-de5e746ae07c"
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# Best Start Lincolnshire Service

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63af09ab-2ec1-4ce8-9f1f-de5e746ae07c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Best Start Lincolnshire Service" is conducted by Lincolnshire County Council, aimed at providing early childhood services around children's centres in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender is classified under the Health and social work services category and was initiated on 9th February 2017. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 4th February 2017. The contract has a total value of £9,683,560, with the contract period set to commence on 1st July 2017 and conclude on 30th June 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, especially those focused on early childhood services and support for vulnerable families. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-placed to compete for this contract, particularly those with experience in delivering inclusive services and support to diverse communities. Businesses that can provide effective educational programmes, training, and translation support will be particularly suited to responding to this tender, enabling them to contribute positively to the community while expanding their operational scope.

## Notice

The Early Years and Family Service will deliver early childhood services in/around children's centres to support children's readiness for school. Vulnerable families will receive the most support and parents will be helped into education, employment or training. The BME Inclusion Service will support BME children/families to participate in the Early Years and Family Service and provide translation support to those working with Early Help and Social Care services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0e4d8d-5bf5-4ead-9f58-64f877da13ab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,683,560 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,683,560 |
| 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 1YQ |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | PAB LANGUAGES CENTRE; PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2017 at 07:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0e4d8d-5bf5-4ead-9f58-64f877da13ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0e4d8d-5bf5-4ead-9f58-64f877da13ab
  9th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=236453744
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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