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title: "Independent Fostering Agency"
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buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Independent Fostering Agency

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4a1f162-27a8-4872-a11e-1297f181d56f

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for an Independent Fostering Agency under an open procedure. The tender, titled "Independent Fostering Agency," falls under the health and social work services industry category and covers Edge of Care, Children in Care, and Placements. The service will be delivered in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender process has moved through the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 29 May 2015 and scheduled to end on 31 March 2029. The total contract value is GBP 206,319.48, highlighting its significance and scale. Key dates to note include the award date of 28 May 2015 and the publication date of the award notice on 13 March 2025.

This tender provides considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services. With a contract duration of nearly 14 years and a substantial financial commitment, it presents an excellent growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing fostering services. "By the Bridge North West Limited," a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, indicating the council's trust in well-established providers. The long-term nature of this contract fosters stability and the potential for ongoing business relationships and service enhancement. Businesses aiming to enter or expand within the social care sector might find similar opportunities with entities like Lincolnshire County Council.

## Notice

Edge of Care, Children in Care and Placements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9be3d1d-b894-42be-9f31-5d8e0b652d9d |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2015 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2015 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £206,319 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £206,319 |
| 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 | BY THE BRIDGE NORTH WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2025 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9be3d1d-b894-42be-9f31-5d8e0b652d9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9be3d1d-b894-42be-9f31-5d8e0b652d9d
  13th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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