Approved and active provider list for residential children homes and placements

1. Approved / active provider list

As at the date of this request, please provide a copy of any current internal list, framework, dynamic purchasing system, preferred/approved provider list or similar document used by the council for placing children and young people in:

a) residential children's homes; and

b) other residential placements for looked‑after children and care leavers (including, if held, semi‑independent or supported accommodation).

If the list is categorised (for example by age, needs, placement type, or registration type), please include those categories/fields.​

2. Number of children currently placed with each provider

As at the date of this request, please state, for each private or independent provider on that list, the number of children and young people the council currently has placed with that provider (a simple headcount, not identifiable information).​

3. Spend with each provider - last 12 months

For the most recent 12‑month period for which figures are available, please provide, for each private or independent provider on that list:

a) the provider name; and

b) the total gross amount paid by the council for residential placements of children and young people with that provider in that 12‑month period.​

1-3. Please see attached.

NB: The financial figures are provided for the financial year 2024/2025 - the placement numbers are aligned to these figures so the two are consistent.

NB: for Supported Accommodation, this includes placements for Care Leavers over 18 years of age, and includes block commissioned supported accommodation.

Should you require the attachments mentioned above please contact customerinformationservice@lincolnshire.gov.uk with the below reference number and this can be provided.