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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-afae7991-6246-4a7e-bb06-70f0ef79c937

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the 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 as stipulated by the Public Contracts Regulations. The procurement falls within the health and social work services industry category and was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender pertains to services in the East Midlands region, with the contract period commencing on the 6th of May, 2026 and concluding on the 30th of September, 2027. Key dates included the end of the tender period on the 10th of November, 2025, with the award published on the 22nd of June, 2026.

Ruby Lodge Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, presenting opportunities for similar-sized businesses involved in community and social services to engage in future procurement activities with Lincolnshire County Council. This procurement opportunity can act as a valuable stepping stone for businesses looking to expand in the health and social services sector, particularly those that cater to the needs of independent placements for children's services. The tender's suitability considerations also affirm that the process is accommodating to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), emphasising inclusivity for diverse business structures looking to pursue growth within this sector.

## 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/0ca2ef63-2a77-4c7d-bfae-c9a7e73b9068 |
| 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 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 May 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 | RUBY LODGE |

## 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

- 22 Jun 2026 at 08:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ca2ef63-2a77-4c7d-bfae-c9a7e73b9068

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ca2ef63-2a77-4c7d-bfae-c9a7e73b9068
  22nd June 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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