Planning

Market Engagement - NHS Lincolnshire ICB - Night Light Cafes Service

NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

08 Oct 2025 at 15:56

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is in the planning stage of a procurement process to commission a Night Light Cafes Service, which falls under the industry category of miscellaneous health services. This service aims to provide non-clinical, out-of-hours support for individuals struggling with mental health and wellbeing, offering a safer alternative than emergency services. The tender, identified as ocds-h6vhtk-05ab00-063454-2025, is considered a market engagement exercise with a planned status. A Market Engagement Event is scheduled online for 23rd October 2025 to discuss the specifications and procurement process, with registration required by 12pm on 22nd October 2025. The procurement area is located in the East Midlands, specifically within UKF3.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those experienced in providing mental health support, to expand their client base by engaging with NHS Lincolnshire ICB. Companies capable of acting as a Lead Provider and managing sub-contracting models will find this opportunity fitting their expertise well. Moreover, participation in the Market Engagement Event allows businesses to express interest and gain insights into the draft service specifications, helping them prepare strategic bids for future tender phases. The prospect of transitioning to a Lead Provider Model offers growth potential for businesses willing to explore collaborative service delivery in health care.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement - NHS Lincolnshire ICB - Night Light Cafes Service

Notice Description

*THIS ADVERT IS FOR MARKET ENGAGEMENT *<br/><br/>NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) are seeking to commission a Night Light Cafes Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

*THIS ADVERT IS FOR MARKET ENGAGEMENT *

NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) are seeking to commission a Night Light Cafes Service.

Night Light Cafes provide safe places for people to go when struggling with their mental health and wellbeing to receive non-clinical, out-of-hours support, offering an alternative to statutory emergency services. The Commissioner is considering commissioning intentions including moving from the current provision of a management oversight provider and separate contracts for sub-sites to a Lead Provider Model with the selected provider sub-contracting the sub sites.

This notice intends to identify providers who would like to express an interest in providing the above service and to invite all interested parties to attend a Market Engagement Event with NHS Lincolnshire ICB. The contract value and duration information will be covered as part of the market engagement presentation pack.

The event details are as follows:
Date: Thursday 23rd October 2025
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Venue: Online via MS Teams

The agenda will be:
1 - Welcome & Introductions
2 - Specification & Service Model
3 - Procurement Process
4 - Close

If you wish to attend the event, please register on Atamis using the link below. Closer to the event you will receive a calendar invite detailing how to access the event and a link to Microsoft Teams.
Please note interest is limited to two persons per organisation. To register your interest in this event please access project C393162 via Atamis: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Please note the deadline for confirmation of attendance is 12pm on the 22nd October 2025 after which the access details will then be shared.

A draft service specification detailing the requirements of the service can be found within the attachments area of the project on Atamis. Once registered, providers will have the option to respond to questions regarding their experience and capability of delivering similar services. The deadline to respond to these questions is 12pm on the 22nd October 2025. Please note, this is a draft Service Specification which may be subject to changes.

Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the ICB to carry out a procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063454-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Tom Greenwood
Contact Email
thomas.greenwood2@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
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Local Authority
North Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Sleaford Holdingham
Westminster Constituency
Sleaford and North Hykeham

Further Information

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