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Environmental Controls - Direct Award Process C

NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board has undertaken a procurement process titled "Environmental Controls - Direct Award Process C" within the health services sector. This procurement, managed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, was intended to provide specialised environmental control services to support patients with complex disabilities. The procurement process followed a direct award method without prior publication, a decision made by the Midlands Acute Specialised Commissioning Group. The contract has been awarded to commence on 27th October 2025 and has an approximate lifetime value of £4,250,216. The process involved key stakeholders and no conflicts of interest were recorded.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the delivery of health services, particularly those with a focus on supporting complex disabilities through innovative environmental control solutions. Companies equipped with services integrating advanced technology and comprehensive support systems spanning health sectors such as occupational therapy and physiotherapy would be well-suited for engagement. Such services not only create opportunities to enhance service delivery and collaboration with NHS entities but also contribute to social value through improved access and reduced health inequalities. The awarded contract highlights the importance of quality, value, and integration in provider services, making it a lucrative opportunity for experienced providers in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Environmental Controls - Direct Award Process C

Notice Description

The provision of environmental controls is one aspect of specialised services to support<br/>patients with complex disabilities including those with a combination of physical, sensory,<br/>intellectual, learning or cognitive disabilities (excluding wheelchairs). Assessment is<br/>carried out by a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) consisting of experienced professionals to<br/>ensure the appropriateness of prescription for both adults and children.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of environmental controls is one aspect of specialised services to support patients with complex disabilities including those with a combination of physical, sensory, intellectual, learning or cognitive disabilities (excluding wheelchairs). Assessment is carried out by a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) consisting of experienced professionals to ensure the appropriateness of prescription for both adults and children.

The Commissioner is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

The approximate lifetime value of the contract over the full potential 7 years is PS3,697,113.

This is an existing service and an existing provider.

The start date is 27 October 2025, and the end date is 26 October 2030, with option to extend for 2 years (26 October 2032).

Options: There is an option to extend for up to an additional 2 years following the initial 5 year term.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Friday 22nd August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058624
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070511-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£3,697,113 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20259 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
NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Anna Salt
Contact Email
anna.salt@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SLEAFORD
Postcode
NG34 8GG
Post Town
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
TLF East Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST

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