Planning

Clinical Services Contract Pharmacy Services Provision

LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST

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PlanningUpdate

04 Dec 2025 at 10:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Dec 2025 at 10:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is planning the provision of pharmacy services across Lincolnshire, with the engagement period open from 5 December 2025 until 25 January 2026. This initiative is categorised under clinical services and has a planning status, which ensures providers can engage via an open Q&A facility through the Atamis Supplier Portal. This market engagement does not currently constitute a formal tender process, but aims to illuminate future service parameters under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). Prospective providers should watch for further notices post-engagement, slated for 1 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in pharmacy services and health sector solutions. Eligible businesses with a focus on service integration, quality improvement, and continuity may find competitive advantages in participating in this planning phase. With a projected value of up to £12 million, businesses demonstrating strong provider capability and offering high-value service trends will be well-positioned to benefit from future contract awards under the PSR criteria.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Services Contract Pharmacy Services Provision

Notice Description

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust intends to engage with providers regarding the future delivery of community pharmacy services across Lincolnshire. This engagement is conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) to inform decisions about service arrangements, ensure transparency, and support integration and quality improvements. This notice is not a call for competition and does not initiate a procurement under the Public Contracts Regulations or Procurement Act 2023. Any future decision will follow PSR criteria: continuity of service, integration, quality, value, and provider capability. Transparency requirements under PSR will be met, including publication of decisions and rationale.

Planning Information

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is seeking to engage with providers of community pharmacy services through open Q&A facility within the Atamis Supplier Portal. This approach ensures transparency and equal access for all interested providers. How it works: The engagement period will run from 05 December 2025 to 25 January 2026. Providers can submit questions and view responses in real time via the Atamis portal under the published notice. A briefing document outlining indicative service requirements and PSR context will be available for download. No separate webinar or physical event will be held; all interaction will occur through the portal Q&A function. Purpose of Engagement: To share indicative scope and commissioning intentions for community pharmacy services. To ensure transparency and support decision-making under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). Important Note: This engagement does not constitute a call for competition or a tender process. Any future decision will follow PSR criteria (continuity, integration, quality, value, and provider capability). Participation does not confer any advantage in subsequent decisions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079609-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Notice Documents

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