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

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb956c4b-44cd-4d8a-af56-9d6115d843de

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Lincolnshire County Council focused on the provision of Independent Foster Care services for children and young people. This contract falls under the Social work and related services category, with the process completed through an open procedure. The tender location is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 28th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The award was finalised on 27th October 2025, with an approximate contract value of £52,761.51.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses interested in providing foster care services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are considered suitable. The procurement's open nature allows businesses with adequate capacity to deliver social work services to enter the market, enhancing their growth potential and service portfolio. Large organisations like the awarded supplier, National Fostering Agency East, showcase the competitive nature and the scale at which businesses can participate and succeed in such tenders.

## Notice

Relating to the provision of Independent Foster Care provision for Children and Young people.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/472de16f-27c9-48d5-96d6-9f5006f380c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,761 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,761 |
| 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 | NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/472de16f-27c9-48d5-96d6-9f5006f380c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/472de16f-27c9-48d5-96d6-9f5006f380c2
  4th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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