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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-b5fd17-843e30eb-3ad6-40b2-a1d5-c071ab15cdeb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement" has been awarded by Lincolnshire County Council. This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, specifically targeting other community, social, and personal services. Located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, this tender has completed its award stage as of 24th June 2026. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, operating under the selective procurement method as part of the Light Touch Regime per the Public Contracts Regulations. The contract period runs from 24th June 2026 to 30th September 2027.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, with a focus on independent placements for children's services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for this opportunity given the procurement's suitability criteria. With Lincolnshire County Council acting as the buyer, this tender offers a significant avenue for expanding services within the region. Potential suppliers, such as First Blue Healthcare Ltd, exemplify the type of businesses that could benefit from competing in similar procurement processes.

## 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/d6adb956-4c80-4818-b10d-315de0302ec8 |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 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 | FIRST BLUE HEALTHCARE |

## 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

- 3 Jul 2026 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6adb956-4c80-4818-b10d-315de0302ec8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6adb956-4c80-4818-b10d-315de0302ec8
  3rd 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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