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title: "Edge of Care Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-baa365bf-fd6c-4ebd-b7a1-0303faac9fd4"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-12-05"
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# Edge of Care Support Service

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-baa365bf-fd6c-4ebd-b7a1-0303faac9fd4

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## Summary

The Lincolnshire County Council is conducting a tender for the "Edge of Care Support Service," aimed at providing volunteer-based support for families in adversity. This procurement falls under the light touch regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and is classified under health and social work services (CPV 85000000). The tender period ends on 14th January 2019, with a planned contract start date of 1st July 2019, lasting until 30th June 2024. The service will be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with an open procurement method allowing for broader participation.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as these businesses can offer tailored and timely support services to families. Engaging in this tender could help businesses expand their reach within the social care sector, providing crucial services that contribute to family stability and community welfare. Interested parties are encouraged to attend the provider briefing event on 11th December 2018 to gather more insights and strengthen their proposals.

## Notice

This procurement is under the light touch regime established pursuant to Regulations 74-76 and Regulation 76 (7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for the purposes of commissioning a volunteer-based, countywide service providing timely and appropriate targeted support for families who are experiencing adversity and providing 'edge of care' support to those struggling families as an alternative to a short stay in foster care and help maintain, where possible, children and young people with their families. PLEASE NOTE: Provider Briefing Event to be held on Tuesday 11th December 2018 at 10:30am at Lincoln Golf Centre, Thorpe-on-the-Hill, Lincoln, LN6 9BW. If you would like to book a place, please email joanne.fox@lincolnshire.gov.uk by Friday 7th December 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca3bbd5b-301d-4750-8c6d-7c03b503c751 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## 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

- 5 Dec 2018 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca3bbd5b-301d-4750-8c6d-7c03b503c751
- 5 Dec 2018 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7fce5a0-d9d6-42b4-9122-c47c3ff8f10e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca3bbd5b-301d-4750-8c6d-7c03b503c751
  5th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7fce5a0-d9d6-42b4-9122-c47c3ff8f10e
  5th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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