---
title: "Birth Counselling Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06091f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-02"
---

# Birth Counselling Service

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06091f

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the Birth Counselling Service, initiated by Lincolnshire County Council, has proceeded to the award stage with the contract finalised on 2nd March 2026. The council, serving as the buying organisation, seeks to support birth parents and families in the adoption process with a service accessible from April 2026 to March 2030. This initiative falls under the services industry category and will be implemented across the UKF3 region, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open competition, allowing diverse entry, and submissions were due by 18th February 2026.

Lincolnshire County Council invites businesses specialising in counselling services to seize this opportunity. Companies with capabilities in delivering face-to-face, virtual, and telephone counselling, as well as therapeutic support groups, should consider participation. The service, valued at £167,345.00 with a potential 1 + 1 year extension, promises to engage with hard-to-reach groups, offering about 40 general allocations per year. Businesses with a focus on quality and the ability to adapt to fluctuating demand may benefit substantially from partnership with a local government authority, facilitating growth through a steady clientele and alignment with public sector requisites.

## Notice

Lincolnshire County Council 'the Customer' requires the provision of a Birth Counselling Service to provide support for birth parents and birth families, to enable them to manage the implications of adoption of a family member and have appropriate levels of involvement in the adoption process. The Service will be accessible to all who need support throughout the adoption process and should engage effectively with hard to reach and vulnerable groups. The support options shall include face-to-face, virtual and telephone counselling, and therapeutic support groups, delivered by qualified counsellors. The Service shall be able to offer a minimum of 40 general allocations per year, which may fluctuate based on demand and will be reviewed with the Customer to ensure levels are still appropriate. Suppliers must upload their RFQ submissions on the Tender Portal by no later than 5pm on Wednesday 18th February 2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 + 1 year extension subject to agreement by Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018664-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £167,345 |
| Lots value | £167,345 |
| Awards value | £167,345 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FAMILY ACTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 17:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018664-2026
- 19 Jan 2026 at 16:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004488-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018664-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004488-2026
  19th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=01de5d12-9402-4b21-b5ea-8dd0e21054c2
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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