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Transitional Care Beds - Lincolnshire

LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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20 May 2026 at 09:18

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20 May 2026 at 09:15

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19 May 2026 at 16:08

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11 May 2026 at 15:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust has initiated a tender process titled "Transitional Care Beds - Lincolnshire," focusing on community health services in the region of England, United Kingdom. This tender, currently in the tender stage, seeks providers for short-term bed-based transitional care services aimed at aiding the timely discharge of patients from acute hospital settings. Key dates include the tender period ending on 8th June 2026, with the contract expected to start from 1st August 2026 and run until 31st July 2029. The opportunity is valued between £3,152,589 and £5,254,315 GBP, and prospective providers are encouraged to register via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those capable of managing transitional care facilities. The tender is open to SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating a broad eligibility for organisations of various sizes and structures. Successful participation could enhance a company’s portfolio by establishing long-term relationships with NHS Trusts and expanding influence in the healthcare sector. Businesses that provide innovative, efficient patient management services and meet regulatory standards are likely to be well-suited for this 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
ocds-b5fd17-a36c1bfd-ce64-4f45-8dba-01344bf2bc35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9da4c482-e8b6-44b4-8367-2da38a470b3a
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
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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