Technology Enabled Care Service (TEC)

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

12 May 2026 at 14:37

Planning

11 Sep 2025 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process, managed by Lincolnshire County Council, focuses on the Technology Enabled Care Service (TEC), aimed at enhancing wellbeing and supporting adults with care needs through digital solutions. This tender is classified under services in the health and social work sector, specifically concerning medical equipment and related services. The process has reached the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 22nd June 2026 at 12:00 PM. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in the open procurement method, with details accessible electronically. The TEC project, scheduled to commence on 1st December 2026, will see its contract run until 30th November 2031, with potential renewals up to 24 months. The initiative covers the UKF3 region, contributing significantly to community care dynamics.

This opportunity presents substantial potential for businesses specialising in healthcare technology, digital monitoring solutions, and telecare services. SMEs and organisations committed to delivering innovative care solutions can significantly benefit by aligning with the council’s vision of preventive and independent living support through smart technologies. The project’s emphasis on quality service delivery, collaboration, and sustainability provides a competitive edge to businesses capable of developing robust, adaptive, and cost-effective digital solutions. With a gross value of £10,890,000, this tender offers an attractive investment for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the health and social care sectors while contributing to social value through enhanced community wellbeing.

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Notice Title

Technology Enabled Care Service (TEC)

Notice Description

The Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Service is a preventative, countywide offer that provides digital equipment to promote wellbeing and support adults with care needs. It enables the continuous, automatic, and remote monitoring of real time emergencies and lifestyle changes, helping to manage and reduce risks associated with independent living. The service supports eligible adults across the county to maintain independence, safety, and wellbeing through a wide range of digital solutions. These include traditional telecare devices such as fall detectors and medication dispensers, as well as emerging technologies like smart home systems, voice activated tools, and AI driven monitoring. This technology is designed to empower individuals to remain independent for longer, receive more proactive and preventative support, and stay connected to their community, family, friends, and professionals. This approach aims to enhance outcomes and promote independence while ensuring resources are targeted where they are most needed, enabling a less intrusive and more dignified model of support. Overall, the service seeks to prevent, reduce, or delay the need for more intensive statutory services by improving wellbeing, identifying risks earlier, and providing a lower cost alternative to traditional care pathways.

Planning Information

As part of its ongoing work to improve the quality of life, health and wellbeing of residents, Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) is reviewing the current approach, effectiveness, and future potential of Care Technology (TEC) as a core tool within Adult Care. Lincolnshire County Council is currently exploring new and innovative ways to collaborate with providers in shaping the future of Enhanced Technology Enable Care (TEC) across the county. We are committed to working in partnership to review current services and identify opportunities for working differently, that will better meet the needs of individuals and communities. At this stage, the future model of TEC is not yet defined. Through this engagement, we aim to gather valuable input from the market to help shape the new service scope. We will be seeking responses via a Pre-market Engagement Questionnaire. Once the questionnaire has been published, we kindly request that responses are returned via the ProContract portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/ by 5pm on the 18th September 2025. If you wish to provide a response after this date, further submissions will be accepted via email at elena.garcia-carretero@lincolnshire.gov.uk until 5pm on 25th September.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05989e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043563-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,890,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
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
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

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