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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-dd62b813-38e1-4fbf-9d93-2565f785d99d

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council is overseeing the procurement process for the re-opening of the Open Select List 2025 concerning all Independent Placements within Children's Services. This process, classified under the Health and social work services category, also encompasses community services, and takes place in Lincolnshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement follows a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tendering period on 22nd October 2025, while the contract period extends from 23rd February 2026 until 30th September 2027. The procurement process is in the award stage, with Seven Steps Healthcare named as a supplier.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for entities specialising in health, social work, and other community services. Organisations that fit the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE) categories are particularly encouraged to participate, given the focus on independent placements and community engagement. Businesses well-versed in providing comprehensive care and support services within these sectors can leverage this procurement to extend their reach and enhance service offerings, collaborating with Lincolnshire County Council to deliver essential social care solutions.

## 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/6552419c-089b-4a9a-b87e-09896d5c1f83 |
| 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 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 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 | SEVEN STEPS HEALTHCARE |

## 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 Apr 2026 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6552419c-089b-4a9a-b87e-09896d5c1f83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6552419c-089b-4a9a-b87e-09896d5c1f83
  28th April 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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