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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-b5fd17-9ff965ae-3d11-4591-8f4c-d122886b2c8b

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by Lincolnshire County Council involves the reopening of the Open Select List 2025 for Children's Services, titled "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement". This tender is classified under the Health and social work services category, with additional classification in other community, social, and personal services. The location for the services is set in the East Midlands region, specifically in Lincoln, UK. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract period starting on 8th June 2026 and concluding on 30th September 2027, with a tender period that ended on 10th November 2025. The process has advanced to the award stage as of 29th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in education services within independent or special schools. Organisations that are classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for this procurement, implying an inclusive opportunity for growth for such entities. Given that the procurement process has advanced to the award stage, interested companies with expertise in health and social care services may position themselves for future collaboration with governmental buyers like Lincolnshire County Council. The awarded supplier for this contract is Blossom Children's Homes Limited, indicating potential future requirements for similar services.

## Notice

Provision of education in an Independent (Special) School

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f67cba24-ada8-443b-82f7-d1ff3cdce34b |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 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

- 29 Jul 2026 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f67cba24-ada8-443b-82f7-d1ff3cdce34b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f67cba24-ada8-443b-82f7-d1ff3cdce34b
  29th 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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