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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-dde8d95a-6a3a-4353-b481-964fc0714aae

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the re-opening of its Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placements in Children's Services. The contract concerns the provision of support in a Residential Children's Home under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations. This selective procurement process involves a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on health and social work services alongside other community, social, and personal services. The contract is active, with its period spanning from 24th November 2025 to 30th September 2027. The services will be delivered in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the social services sector. Particularly, organisations classified as SMEs and VCSEs may find this contract appealing due to its suitability for these entities. Cedars Childcare, a large-scale organisation, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for substantial involvement in the provision of residential support services. Businesses specialising in children’s residential care and those aiming to enhance their footprint in community and social services in the East Midlands can significantly benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes.

## 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. Provision of support in a Residential Children's Home.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e846691c-8d5a-48b5-9f70-943a93ed67bd |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 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 | CEDARS CHILDCARE |

## 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

- 27 Apr 2026 at 07:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e846691c-8d5a-48b5-9f70-943a93ed67bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e846691c-8d5a-48b5-9f70-943a93ed67bd
  27th 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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