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title: "Community Based Day Opportunities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067ed4"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# Community Based Day Opportunities

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067ed4

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has announced an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for "Community Based Day Opportunities," targeting the health and social work services industry. This procurement utilises the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 to set up a Light Touch Open Framework for services across Lincolnshire, with a total contract value of £13,600,000. Key dates include a tender submission deadline on 11 May 2026 and a contract period starting on 1 September 2026, ending on 31 August 2028, with potential renewal for up to two additional years. Interested providers must submit their proposals via Lincolnshire's Tender Portal by the specified date.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in health and social work services. SMEs and VCSEs could find this opportunity especially beneficial, considering the framework will reopen yearly to new suppliers, allowing ongoing participation and competition. The procurement focuses on quality service delivery, staffing and workforce development, and social value, providing a robust platform for qualified service providers to enhance their market position and contribute positively to community welfare in Lincolnshire.

## Notice

Lincolnshire County Council is pleased to inform providers that an Invitation to Tender (ITT) has now been issued for the delivery of Community Based Day Opportunities (formerly referred to as Building-Based Day Care Services). This procurement is being undertaken in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 using the Open Procedure and will establish a Light Touch Open Framework for Community Based Day Opportunities across Lincolnshire. All procurement documents, including the ITT instructions, specification, and response documentation, are available via the Council's Tender Portal on Panacea. Providers wishing to bid must submit their tender submission electronically via the Tender Portal by the deadline stated above. Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered. Clarification questions must also be submitted through the Tender Portal and by the published clarification deadline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032304-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,600,000 |
| Lots value | £13,600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 10:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032304-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032304-2026
  9th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/eRFX-Suppliers/OpenReq.aspx?requirementId=abfa355c-b359-4b1c-afe6-91945644b708
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/

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