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title: "Buildings Based Day Care"
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buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Buildings Based Day Care

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f75fe0aa-3cd6-44e2-b6af-8797caf9523e

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for "Buildings Based Day Care" services, classified under the industry category of daycare services (CPV 85312100). The tender aimed to commission external buildings-based day services for a period of two years, commencing on 1 September 2024 and ending on 31 August 2026. This procurement, utilising an open procedure, was designed to establish an open select list of approved providers who will deliver services in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender process progressed through the award stage, with the contract value amounting to GBP 5,127,570. Key deadlines included the end of the tender period on 12 June 2024, and the award date on 21 August 2024. The contract serves older people and working-age adults with lifelong disabilities, including provision rates for different levels of care needs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and VCSEs (voluntary, community and social enterprises), to expand their services within Lincolnshire. The variety of care rates and the possibility of delivering both half-day and full-day services make it appealing to a broad range of service providers. Companies specialising in care for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental health needs, or services for older people with complex needs would find this contract particularly suitable. Participation in this approved provider list will not only offer stable revenue over two years but also enhance the provider's reputation and integration within the local community.

## Notice

Procurement of externally commissioned buildings-based day services for a period of two years effective from 1 September 2024, resulting in a Open Select List of approved providers. Buildings Based Day Care Services offer a wide variety of activities and support to older people and working age adults with lifelong disabilities across Lincolnshire. The ambition of the Service is to help people to live independent and fulfilling lives and to support families to continue to care for each other, to have a role in encouraging Individuals and families to remain as healthy, safe and independent as they can. The Provider shall ensure that people, can participate and make important contributions to their local communities. Day Care shall be delivered through two core rates, along with a 1:1 rate; * Rate 1 - adults with a learning disability, including autism, physical disability, mental health needs or older people with higher level/complex needs. * Rate 2 - standard rate for older people. * 1:1 Rate Provider can opt to deliver half days and/or full days.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8b824c1-f3a9-45f4-9f4f-142fb24083dd |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,127,570 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,127,570 |
| 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 1BA |
| 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 | 18 |
| Supplier names | ALLERTON CARE AND SUPPORT NORTH EAST; AP HOUSING & SUPPORT; ASPIRE DAY SERVICE; BUSYDAYS; COUNTY CARE INDPENDENT LIVING; FORESIGHT (NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE; FOXBY HILL CARE HOME; GRANTHAM & DISTRICT MENCAP; HEADWAY NORFOLK AND WAVENEY; LINCOLN PELICAN TRUST; LINKAGE COMMUNITY TRUST; ORCHARD HOUSE CARE CENTRE; ROCK FOUNDATION; SENSE; THE BUNGALOW CARE HOME; THE MEADOWS DAY CENTRE; THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST; THERA TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312100 - Daycare services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2024 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8b824c1-f3a9-45f4-9f4f-142fb24083dd
- 13 May 2024 at 12:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71110925-8e3f-4921-9e7a-2f135d18bd0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8b824c1-f3a9-45f4-9f4f-142fb24083dd
  23rd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71110925-8e3f-4921-9e7a-2f135d18bd0b
  13th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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