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

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca9fe679-c0c7-45e2-9699-6823712b7923

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process titled "Independent Fostering Agency," which focused on providing independent foster care services for children and young people in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with a total contract value of £54,017.04. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the award stage concluded with the active awarding of the contract on 1st May 2025. The contract is set to commence on 2nd May 2025 and will run until 31st March 2029. The tender process was open to SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with the tender period closing on 30th April 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for business growth for organisations specialising in foster care services, particularly those with capabilities aligned with health and social work sectors. It is an excellent opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to establish themselves within the public sector and expand their service offerings within the East Midlands region. The successful supplier for this contract is Skylark Fostering Limited, a large-scale entity, indicating that both small and large businesses can compete effectively in this procurement category. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business reputation and provide a stable financial foundation through long-term government collaboration.

## 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/5053ab82-6570-45be-aed0-c1153891baaa |
| 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 | 7 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,017 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,017 |
| 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 | SKYLARK FOSTERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 May 2025 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5053ab82-6570-45be-aed0-c1153891baaa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5053ab82-6570-45be-aed0-c1153891baaa
  7th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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