Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2026 for all Independent Placement
This tender closed on 21 October 2026.
- Buyer
- Lincolnshire County Council
- Value
- £1,000,000
- Closed
- 21 October 2026
- Where
- Lincoln, the East Midlands
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Lincolnshire County Council is creating an open list of approved suppliers to provide independent placements for children, including special schools, residential children's homes, foster care agencies, supported accommodation, and disability care services. Suppliers on this list will be offered referrals first before other providers are considered, but being on the list does not guarantee work.
What the buyer wants
• Be approved as an eligible provider for one or more of the independent placement categories (special schools, residential homes, foster care, supported accommodation, disability care, or short breaks) • Respond to individual placement referrals sent to approved suppliers and submit competitive offers • Deliver services according to council standards and evaluation criteria throughout the contract period
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: This contract is only for established independent placement providers (schools, children's homes, foster care agencies, supported accommodation, or disability care services). General contractors, tradespeople, and single operators without formal registration and regulatory approval will be excluded.
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