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title: "Independent Foster Care"
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buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Independent Foster Care

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94f197ab-50ad-4d42-a0d3-254347b0c732

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled 'Independent Foster Care,' concerning the provision of independent foster care services for children and young people. This falls under the industry category of social work services with accommodation and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using the open procedure method and has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 20 January 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 22 January 2025 and will end on 31 March 2025, with a total contract value of £30,128.57.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services and foster care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. By participating, businesses can strengthen their portfolio of public sector clients, expand their service offerings, and contribute to the community by providing essential services to children and young people in need. The winning supplier, First Steps Fostering Ltd, can serve as an example of the type of organisation well-equipped to meet the tender requirements and succeed in this sector.

## Notice

Relating to the provision of Independent Foster Care provision for Children and Young people.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e1854e8-a9a4-4e14-aafb-9260c0d61332 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,128 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,128 |
| 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 STEPS FOSTERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2025 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e1854e8-a9a4-4e14-aafb-9260c0d61332

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e1854e8-a9a4-4e14-aafb-9260c0d61332
  20th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

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