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title: "INMS"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# INMS

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6f2359b-54a4-4631-9efe-a12cbdf5e01f

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "INMS" project, focusing on edge of care, children in care, and placements within the Health and Social Work Services industry category. The contract covers the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom and was awarded through an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 2 September 2019, and the contract period spans from 3 September 2019 to 31 March 2030. The total contract value is approximately £3,232,308.76 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in health and social work services, including SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises). The awarded supplier for this contract is Longboat Special Education Ltd, a large-scale organisation. Businesses with expertise in supporting children in care and providing related services are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. Collaborating on projects like these can facilitate business growth through long-term contracts and partnerships with county councils.

## 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/7093b374-8ef5-44fb-90f1-5df7b27f3873 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,232,308 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,232,308 |
| 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 | LONGBOAT SPECIAL EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7093b374-8ef5-44fb-90f1-5df7b27f3873

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7093b374-8ef5-44fb-90f1-5df7b27f3873
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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