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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-e18658b7-610e-47a3-afed-b96cd797d662

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement," is managed by Lincolnshire County Council, located in Lincoln, England. This tender falls under the industry category of Health and social work services, with additional classification as other community, social, and personal services. The procurement is being conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, following a selective method. The relevant procurement stage is the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 21st April 2026 and concluding on 30th September 2027. The tender was completed with an active award on the 21st of April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social work sectors, particularly those offering independent placements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement due to the suitability criteria outlined. The awarding of the contract to Care2Rise Ltd, a large supplier, underscores the competitive nature of this industry and the potential for business growth through successful engagement with public contracts such as this, administered under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations.

## 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/73928a71-6957-4eda-8531-877882227ccd |
| 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 | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 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 | CARE2RISE |

## 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

- 18 May 2026 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73928a71-6957-4eda-8531-877882227ccd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73928a71-6957-4eda-8531-877882227ccd
  18th 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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