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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-cba3975a-8bd6-4158-bbb5-db62edb8c602

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Lincolnshire County Council has concluded with the awarding of a contract titled "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement" under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. The process, conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, covered the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This award stage was completed on the 28th of May, 2026, following a tender period that ended on the 10th of November, 2025. The contract is set to commence on the 15th of January, 2026, and will run until the 30th of September, 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for independent providers of health, social, and community services in the specified region. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, this procurement allows these entities to leverage existing frameworks to secure placements through a structured call-off process. Businesses with capabilities in delivering specialised children's services, particularly those operating within the scope of community and personal services, will find this contract particularly advantageous. The awarded supplier, Vcare-24 Limited, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited for this procurement opportunity.

## 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/1cb9330e-7bc9-4699-a64d-3eaa724143e6 |
| 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 | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 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 | VCARE-24 |

## 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

- 28 May 2026 at 07:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cb9330e-7bc9-4699-a64d-3eaa724143e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cb9330e-7bc9-4699-a64d-3eaa724143e6
  28th May 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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