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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-b5fd17-7e68b9d1-13d7-4832-a048-b9f0095fc579

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council, located in England, has completed the procurement process for the "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placements". This initiative falls under the Health and social work services category (CPV 85000000) and includes additional classifications like community services (CPV 98000000). The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement under the Light Touch Regime. While the tender period ended on 22 October 2025, the active award took effect on 20 February 2026, with the contract running until 30 September 2027. This underscores the long-term partnership established with Witherslack Group Limited, a large supplier from Lancashire.

This procurement provides businesses, particularly those operating within the health and social work services sector, with an opportunity to engage in government contracts aimed at improving community welfare. The focus on an open select list seeks to encourage participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria. Companies that specialise in children's services or possess the relevant expertise and capacity to deliver independent placements would be well-placed to compete in similar tenders. Such engagements not only expand business portfolios but also enhance social impact and community involvement. Lincolnshire County Council's focus on services within the East Midlands region could further drive regional economic growth through targeted outsourcing.

## 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/fc74197e-c5de-49c3-a80e-01f1de9fcfb5 |
| 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 | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 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 | WITHERSLACK 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

- 1 May 2026 at 08:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc74197e-c5de-49c3-a80e-01f1de9fcfb5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc74197e-c5de-49c3-a80e-01f1de9fcfb5
  1st May 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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