Tender

Transitional Care Beds - Lincolnshire

LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST

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Tender

11 May 2026 at 15:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Transitional Care Beds - Lincolnshire". This opportunity, classified under Community Health Services, involves the provision of short-term bed-based transitional care services aimed at facilitating timely discharges from acute hospital settings. Located in Lincolnshire, England, the tender is open until 5th June 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st August 2026 and ending on 31st July 2029. The procurement process follows the Provider Selection Regime, ensuring competitive bidding that is both transparent and fair.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in providing essential community health services. Businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those experienced in managing transitional care facilities, will find this contract suitable to expand their operations and impact in the region. Interested parties are encouraged to register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal, and they stand to gain substantial growth by participating in this important service delivery contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transitional Care Beds - Lincolnshire

Notice Description

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is seeking to notify the market of an upcoming opportunity relating to the provision of short-term bed-based Transitional Care services in Lincolnshire. The service will support timely discharge from acute hospital settings by providing time-limited care for individuals who no longer require acute treatment but are not yet ready to return home. This notice is issued for market awareness purposes and to support transparency. Further details regarding service requirements, timescales, and participation arrangements will be communicated directly to interested providers as appropriate. For the avoidance of doubt, any contract arising from this opportunity will be awarded following a competitive process undertaken in line with the Provider Selection Regime, ensuring transparency, fairness, and proportionality. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdea2f85-4695-47e3-a47a-a455f15a7738
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,254,315 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN5 7JH
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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