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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-b5fd17-7ddf7428-f384-41bf-ae58-56939a48fc58

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Lincolnshire County Council involved a call-off from a framework agreement titled "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement". It is categorised under Health and Social Work Services with additional classifications related to community, social, and personal services. The contract is set in the East Midlands, UK, with a postal code of LN1 1YL. The procurement method was selective, and the tender was completed on 10th November 2025, transitioning into the award stage. The contract period is slated to commence on 3rd August 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2027, with the award notice being published on 29th July 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work sector, particularly those with capabilities in managing Residential Children's Homes, to engage with public sector contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suitable, given the tender's suitability preferences. The awarded supplier, Roots Care Group Ltd, a large-scale operation, highlights the potential for both large and small entities to successfully compete and expand their portfolios in the public services domain.

## Notice

Provision of support in a Residential Children's Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c88a6e14-c82a-47a2-818f-d67b13fa7c6f |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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 | ROOTS CARE GROUP |

## 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 Jul 2026 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c88a6e14-c82a-47a2-818f-d67b13fa7c6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c88a6e14-c82a-47a2-818f-d67b13fa7c6f
  29th 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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