This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 14:05

Award

12 Mar 2025 at 14:15

Tender

04 Oct 2024 at 11:51

TenderUpdate

04 Sep 2024 at 17:01

Planning

12 Aug 2024 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

In December 2025, NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board initiated the tender process for the second accreditation window titled "Lincolnshire CHC Residential & Nursing Care Home Services Accreditation Window 2". This tender belongs to the health services category and aims to identify providers for residential and nursing care home services for individuals eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare. Located in Lincolnshire, UKF3, the procurement is at the active tender stage and follows an open procedure. Providers need to submit their applications by 8th January 2026, 16:00 GMT. The service is planned to commence on 1st April 2026, for a contractual term of four years, with an option for a two-year extension.

For businesses in the healthcare services sector, this tender represents an opportunity to grow by securing a long-term contract with NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board. It is especially suitable for providers with experience in delivering holistic, person-centred residential and nursing care. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on quality, integration, and sustainable service delivery could greatly benefit by participating in this competitive selection process. Success in this tender allows businesses to showcase their capabilities in improving access to healthcare, reducing inequalities, and enhancing patient choice in collaboration with health services, presenting significant opportunities for growth and partnership.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Lincolnshire CHC Residential & Nursing Care Home Services Accreditation Window 2

Notice Description

NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver Residential and Nursing Care Home Services for individuals eligible for NHS continuing Healthcare by responding to an accreditation process. This is the second window of the accreditation process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver Residential and Nursing Care Home Services for individuals eligible for NHS continuing Healthcare by responding to the second window of an accreditation process. The service will provide residential and/or nursing care for people assessed as eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare, with long term care needs and terminal conditions. This includes enabling people to achieve the best possible quality of life, adopting a holistic and person-centred approach to care which is integrated seamlessly with all health services.

The Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process is being utilised to facilitate an accreditation process to enable the award of contracts to suitably qualified providers, that meet the requirements of the accreditation process, to deliver the Service. The process is similar in principle to the Any Qualified Provider (AQP) process that was described under previous procurement legislation. Contracts are awarded on a zero-value basis and do not commit any activity or payment to the contracted provider.

As a result of this Accreditation Process, Contract(s) will be awarded to successful Provider(s) for a period of 4 years commencing 1st April 2026, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years.

The service specification including tariff information and all associated documentation can be found within the attachments area of the project on Atamis. To access the documentation please visit Atamis on the link below and access project C402573 - Lincolnshire CHC Residential & Nursing Care Home Services Accreditation Process Window 2. Atamis link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Options: As a result of this Accreditation Process, Contract(s) will be awarded to successful Provider(s) for a period of 4 years commencing 1st April 2026, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0489db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079775-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
10 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SLEAFORD
Postcode
NG34 8GG
Postcode Area
Nottingham
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
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Sleaford Holdingham
Westminster Constituency
Sleaford and North Hykeham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
43
Supplier Names

ALDERSON LIMITED

Active Neuro Limited

Amore Elderly Care Limited

BRAMLING CROSS CARE LIMITED

Barchester Healthcare

Care For Your life Ltd

Country Court

EASTLANDS HEALTH CARE LIMITED

GEORGIANS (BOSTON) LIMITED(THE)

GLENHOLME SENIOR LIVING (HORNCASTLE) LIMITED

GLENHOLME SENIOR LIVING (SPALDING) LIMITED

Glenholme senior living (sleaford)

Gosberton House Care Home

Grosvenor House Care Home

H I C A

HC One No1 Ltd

HC One No3 Ltd

HC-One

HIGHGATE CARE SERVICES LTD

Halcyoncare Ltd

Harrowby Lodge

Heathcotes Care Ltd t/a ivolve Care and Support

Holbeach and East Elloe Hospital Trust

Howson Care Centre Ltd

Hunters Moor 929 Ltd

Jasmine Healthcare Limited

LIFE CARE (UK) LIMITED

Methodist Homes

Namron Care Provider LTD

Nettleton Manor Nursing Home

Oakdene Sleaford Ltd

Park Care Homes (No2) Ltd

Pretty 1098 Ltd

STAYWOOD LTD

Tanglewood Care Services Limited

The Grovecare UK Ltd

The Orders of St John Care Trust

WYNGATE CARE HOME LIMITED

Welbourn Hall Nursing Home

Wellbeing Residential Ltd

White Gables Care Home

Willoughby Grange Care Home

Woodlands Court Care Home

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