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14 Oct 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is in the process of awarding a contract for Musculoskeletal and Spinal Services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement falls under the industry category of orthopaedic services, specifically within the services category. Located in the UKF3 region, this intention to award is in the Award stage, with a standstill period until 24 October 2025. The procurement method was limited, utilising a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition. The expected contract value over its one-year term, from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, is £4,175,846.

This tender presents excellent growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector offering orthopaedic services. It is particularly suitable for large-scale entities capable of delivering high-quality, integrated services that focus on health inequalities and sustainability. The selection criteria emphasise quality, innovation, and social value, making it a prime opportunity for providers who can demonstrate superior performance in these areas. Whilst the current supplier is Practice Plus Group, other well-established providers delivering similar services may find this an opportunity to strengthen their portfolio within NHS frameworks.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Musculoskeletal and Spinal Service

Notice Description

NHS Lincolnshire ICB is intending to utilise direct award process C of the Provider Selection Regime regulations to award a contract for the provision of: Musculoskeletal and Spinal Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Lincolnshire ICB is intending to utilise direct award process C of the Provider Selection Regime regulations to award a contract for the provision of: Musculoskeletal and Spinal Services The contract duration is from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 and the expected value of the activity for the lifetime of the contract is PS4,175,846. The provider is an existing provider and the services are existing services.

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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 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 decision makers by 24 October 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065108-2025
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

85121283 - Orthopaedic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,175,846 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 202510 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SLEAFORD
Postcode
NG34 8GG
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Practice Plus Group

Further Information

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