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title: "Independent Commissioner to support Adoption Pan Region Strategic Needs Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0668ea"
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buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Independent Commissioner to support Adoption Pan Region Strategic Needs Assessment

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0668ea

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Lincolnshire County Council involves awarding a contract titled "Independent Commissioner to support Adoption Pan Region Strategic Needs Assessment." This falls within the services industry category, specifically focused on social work and related consultancy services. The contract concerns regions within the UK, particularly Lincolnshire, and utilises a direct procurement method without competition, as it is below threshold. The process has reached the award stage, and the contract was signed on 11 November 2025, with a completion date set for 30 March 2026. Key parties in this contract include Nottingham City Council as the supplier, further indicating the collaboration between local authorities. The contract value amounts to £77,328 GBP, highlighting investment in strategic regional adoption support services.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services or those involved in strategic consultancy for the public sector. Organisations with expertise in research and development and those proficient in addressing regional strategic needs, particularly within the realm of adoption and guardianship support, would find this contract appealing. Business growth can be achieved through collaboration with public authorities and contributing to the enhancement of regional initiatives, given the focus on developing operational strategies for future funding allocation and support structures. Large scale organisations or those with existing ties to public sector work in the UK would be well-positioned to engage with similar opportunities, expanding their portfolio in governmental consultancy services.

## Notice

Provision of a commissioner for the completion of a Strategic Needs Assessment to underpin and develop pan-regional working and prepare for future devolvement of grant funding and the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) in relation to Post Order Adoption Support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022562-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £77,328 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 16:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022562-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022562-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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