What is being bought
Lincolnshire Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2026 for all Independent Placements. This procurement is under the Light Touch Regime established pursuant to Regulations 74-76 and Regulation 76(7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for the purposes of commissioning an Open Select List for the provision of placements for all Independent Placements;
* Independent Non-Maintained (Special) Schools (INMS)
* Independent Residential Children's Homes
* Independent Foster Care (IFA)
* Supported Accommodation
* Domiciliary Care for Children with Disabilities (CWD)
* Short Breaks for Children with Disabilities (CWD)
* Alternative Provision
This is the final re-opening in the current 5-year cycle, which started on 1st September 2027, and will run to 31st August 2027.
The Open Select List procurement is itself no guarantee of business; suppliers who are evaluated as eligible to join the list will be sent appropriate independent placement referrals before the rest of the market and are able to submit their response/offer which is then evaluated on it's merits (see document 1a which details the process).
RF Healthcare is not the contracting authority. Check the original source for eligibility, lots, deadlines and instructions. Inclusion does not guarantee that a supplier can participate.
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