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Provision of a Sleep Apnoea Service

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

31 Oct 2025 at 15:54

Award

16 Jun 2025 at 10:21

Tender

13 Dec 2024 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust conducted a procurement process titled "Provision of a Sleep Apnoea Service," classified under health services. The procurement process, conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, involved offering a contract for sleep disorder services with a potential total value of £7,100,000, including an optional 12-month extension. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, originally set an initial contract period of 27 months. Located in Lincoln, United Kingdom (UKF30), this contract incorporated elements of both assessment service and equipment provision for sleep disorder services. The tender updates show the process was awarded on 3rd June 2025 to Sleeping Disorders Centre London Limited, following a competitive tender stage, although it was later abandoned as per the latest notification dated 31st October 2025.

This tender represents opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those offering sleep disorder evaluations and treatment solutions. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive health service packages, innovative diagnostic tools, or cost-effective treatment plans would be well-suited to partake in such a competitive selection process. With a focus on both quality (60%) and cost (40%), the procurement process demonstrates favourable conditions for service providers who can deliver high-quality care while maintaining cost-efficiency. Given the scale and value of the contract, small and medium enterprises with robust capabilities in the health sector could leverage this opportunity to expand their operations and solidify their market presence in the healthcare services industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Sleep Apnoea Service

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) notice that this provider selection process has been abandoned and a contract has not been awarded. This process has been abandoned under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The primary objective of this Procurement is to procure a sleep disorder service provision. This Procurement is in relation to the assessment service element of the sleep disorder service (Sleep Apnoea Service).
The contract term is an initial period of 27 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further 12 months taking the maximum duration to 39 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c80b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070207-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
December 2027

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Lauren Loh
Contact Email
lauren.loh@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1522307820

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
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
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SLEEPING DISORDERS CENTRE LONDON

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