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

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-caddd72b-db10-4a00-a563-bb33ad777566

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has recently concluded the procurement process for an Independent Foster Care provision contract titled "Fostering," aimed at supporting children and young people. This contract, classified under the industry category of Social Work and Related Services (CPV 85300000), is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender process followed an open procedure and moved through the award stage with a total value of £52,140. The tender period ended on 28th October 2025 with the contract commencing on 30th October 2025 and expected to run until 31st March 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for those companies involved in the social services sector. The open procedure allowed businesses of various sizes, including SMEs, to participate, fostering competition and encouraging diverse service offerings. Businesses that specialise in providing foster care services and have experience in handling similar contracts would find it advantageous to engage in future opportunities with Lincolnshire County Council or similar entities. The concluded contract was awarded to Attuned to Children Limited, highlighting that well-established businesses in this domain can secure substantial tenders to broaden their portfolios and expand market presence.

## 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/3d07076a-f85f-4ee8-975a-3383806b2cf7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,140 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,140 |
| 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 | ATTUNED TO CHILDREN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2025 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d07076a-f85f-4ee8-975a-3383806b2cf7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d07076a-f85f-4ee8-975a-3383806b2cf7
  29th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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