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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-b5fd17-904cfa75-39c9-4cac-93ca-54d6209a83d9

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## Summary

This procurement process involves Lincolnshire County Council as the buying organisation, focusing on reopening the Open Select List for independent placements within Children's Services. The tender falls under the health and social work services category with additional emphasis on community services, primarily located in the East Midlands, England. The procurement method employed is a call-off from a framework agreement, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, with the procurement phase currently in the Award stage. Key dates include the contract period starting on 10th November 2025 and concluding on 30th September 2027. The initial tender ended on 22nd October 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health, social work, and community services. It facilitates engagement with Lincolnshire County Council, enabling qualified suppliers to offer independent placements. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply, as the procurement method accommodates these scales effectively, providing a robust growth platform for suitable enterprises looking to expand their service offerings and gain valuable public sector collaborations. Blossom Children's Homes Limited has already been recognised as an active supplier, showcasing potential for large-scale organisations as well.

## 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/723b6d5a-e59c-4765-9544-b43cc65da270 |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 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 | BLOSSOM CHILDREN'S 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

- 27 Apr 2026 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/723b6d5a-e59c-4765-9544-b43cc65da270

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/723b6d5a-e59c-4765-9544-b43cc65da270
  27th April 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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