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Friends and Family Test

LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Jul 2025 at 11:36

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01 Jul 2025 at 11:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust involves the provision of IT services, specifically the Friends and Family Test and local Surveys. The contracting authority is situated in Lincoln, England, United Kingdom, and the project falls under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. This tender, identified by the title "Friends and Family Test," employs a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement is in the award stage, with Civica UK Limited being the successful supplier. Key dates include the contract period starting from 1st July 2025 and ending on 30th July 2029. The award status was made active on 30th June 2025 with a value of £78,736.

The tender offers promising business growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialised in IT consulting, software development, and support services. Due to the procurement method's selective nature, businesses already participating in relevant frameworks can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio within the public sector domain. Although not suitable for VCSEs, it provides an advantageous position for small and medium-sized enterprises to engage with a prominent healthcare organisation, fostering long-term relationships and additional business avenues in the IT services market. Businesses adept at delivering comprehensive survey solutions and customer feedback mechanisms are particularly well-suited to this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Friends and Family Test

Notice Description

Provision of Friends and Family Test and local Surveys

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3f9bcc3-f6f9-4d31-b71d-753bec680af5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c21ae5-afb7-497d-aafe-901df3415635
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,736 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,736 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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