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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-b5fd17-85d2ea8e-4740-4ba8-952f-62cb47db8f93

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has completed a procurement process titled "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement", under the Light Touch Regime. This contract falls within the Health and Social Work Services industry category, identified by CPV code 85000000. The services are intended for delivery in the East Midlands region, specifically Lincoln, England. The procurement method employed was selective, using a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with a tender period that concluded on 22nd October 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and extend until 30th September 2027, with Claris Homes Limited being the awarded supplier.

This opportunity can offer robust business expansion possibilities for suppliers within the social services sector, particularly those specialising in independent placements for children's services. Companies aligned with small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to engage with future similar procurements from Lincolnshire County Council. The focus on social and community services, alongside the framework call-off method, indicates a receptive environment for businesses looking to broaden their involvement in public service contracts.

## 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/51d6dfa3-5977-41fb-a0fd-014e39353b00 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 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 | CLARIS HOMES |

## 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 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51d6dfa3-5977-41fb-a0fd-014e39353b00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51d6dfa3-5977-41fb-a0fd-014e39353b00
  1st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/
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