Planning

Enteral Nutrition Supply Service

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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PlanningUpdate

01 Jun 2026 at 08:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

19 May 2025 at 14:09

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is preparing to re-tender for the provision of an Enteral Nutrition Supply Service. This procurement focuses on dietetic products, including equipment loans and potentially separate nursing services. The expected start date for the contract is 1st November 2027, with a planned contract period extending until 31st October 2030. The procurement process is currently in the Planned stage, and a preliminary market engagement is anticipated to be published in early July 2026. This procurement is classified under the category of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products, with deliveries anticipated in the UKF3 region. The procurement route may be influenced by ongoing national projects, reflecting its adaptability to industry changes.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for companies specialising in medical equipment and pharmaceutical services. Suppliers providing comprehensive dietetics solutions, including product provision and equipment rental, can competitively position themselves. Additionally, if nursing services are not integrated, firms focusing on nursing can be optimistic about potential bidding opportunities. With the evolving landscape due to national projects, adaptable and innovative suppliers will benefit from aligning their offerings to meet changing demands. This procurement could facilitate growth for businesses ready to engage with central government entities and expand their operations within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enteral Nutrition Supply Service

Notice Description

Re-tender for Dietetics products provision including equipment loans and nursing service/fees (nursing may be separated to PSR - TBC). Expected start date November 2027. Value is estimated for entire service - may be lower if split between PA23 and PSR. Procurement route may change depending on outcome of NHSE National Nutrition on Prescription project (started April 2025 - no confirmed end date).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051740
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051191-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 202710 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS 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
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
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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