Notice Information
Notice Title
Contract for the provision Psychosexual Therapy Counselling Service
Notice Description
This service provides specialist psychosexual therapy as part of an integrated sexual health offering. It supports individuals and couples experiencing difficulties related to sexual function, intimacy, and relationships. The service is delivered by qualified therapists using evidence-based approaches, aiming to improve sexual wellbeing, mental health, and quality of life.
Lot Information
Lot 1
This procurement relates to the direct award of a contract for the provision of Psychosexual Therapy Services under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), as set out in the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The contracting authority has determined that the existing provider, Family Action, is to continue delivering the service following expiry of the current contract. This decision is based on an assessment of the provider's performance and suitability against the five key criteria of the PSR:
Quality and Innovation - The provider has consistently delivered high-quality services with evidence of innovation and continuous improvement.
Value - The provider offers good value for money, with efficient use of resources and positive outcomes.
Integration and Collaboration - The provider is well-integrated with local health and care systems and collaborates effectively with partners.
Access, Inequalities and Choice - The service supports equitable access and addresses health inequalities in the local population.
Social Value - The provider contributes positively to the wider social, economic, and environmental wellbeing of the community.
A Contract Award Notice will be published in accordance with PSR requirements. A standstill period of 8 days will be observed prior to contract commencement.
Options: Option for a 12-month extension beyond initial 12-month period.
Procurement Information
This procurement relates to the direct award of a contract for the provision of Psychosexual Therapy Services under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), as set out in the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>The contracting authority has determined that the existing provider, Family Action, is to continue delivering the service following expiry of the current contract. This decision is based on an assessment of the provider's performance and suitability against the five key criteria of the PSR:<br/><br/>Quality and Innovation - The provider has consistently delivered high-quality services with evidence of innovation and continuous improvement.<br/>Value - The provider offers good value for money, with efficient use of resources and positive outcomes.<br/>Integration and Collaboration - The provider is well-integrated with local health and care systems and collaborates effectively with partners.<br/>Access, Inequalities and Choice - The service supports equitable access and addresses health inequalities in the local population.<br/>Social Value - The provider contributes positively to the wider social, economic, and environmental wellbeing of the community.<br/><br/>A Contract Award Notice will be published in accordance with PSR requirements. A standstill period of 8 days will be observed prior to contract commencement.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-055e9d
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039639-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Limited
- Procurement Method Details
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
85 - Health and social work services
-
- CPV Codes
85100000 - Health services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £65,550 Under £100K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 14 Jul 20257 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 31 May 20258 months ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Cancelled
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST
- Contact Name
- James Padden
- Contact Email
- james.padden@nhs.net
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
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
- TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
-
- Local Authority
- Lincoln
- Electoral Ward
- Park
- Westminster Constituency
- Lincoln
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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