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title: "Independent Fostering"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d6a02d1e-cf4b-430f-a546-19f6ea1b5ce8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-05"
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# Independent Fostering

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6a02d1e-cf4b-430f-a546-19f6ea1b5ce8

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## Summary

A recent procurement process managed by Lincolnshire County Council focused on the provision of "Independent Fostering" services. This contracting process, with a procurement stage indicated as 'award', falls under the industry category of "Social work and related services." The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, suitable for services, and located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period closed on 3rd July 2025, followed by an active award to Amber Fostering LTD on 4th July 2025. The contract commences on 5th July 2025 and concludes on 31st March 2029. With a contract value of £72,943.86, this procurement was completed with a significant focus on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in social services, particularly those providing fostering solutions. Companies that have the capability of delivering high-quality social work services, especially at a regional scale like the East Midlands, will find this contract beneficial for their business growth. The open procurement method indicates a competitive fairness, enabling SMEs to participate without barriers, thus fostering an inclusive marketplace. Larger entities, as represented by the awarded supplier, Amber Fostering LTD, can leverage such procurements to secure long-term engagements, resulting in stable revenue streams and potential sector expansion.

## Notice

Independent Fostering

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1071e55e-0b4f-4b2a-bbff-ac74932a4338 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,943 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,943 |
| 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 | AMBER FOSTERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1071e55e-0b4f-4b2a-bbff-ac74932a4338

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1071e55e-0b4f-4b2a-bbff-ac74932a4338
  5th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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