Award

GP Practice Medical Cover for Hospice in the Hospital

NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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14 Jan 2026 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board has utilised the direct award process of the Provider Selection Regime regulations to award a contract for "GP Practice Medical Cover for Hospice in the Hospital" services. This contract pertains to the provision of medical practice services within the health industry category and is located in the Lincolnshire region, specifically within the UKF3 area. The procurement, which falls under the services category, has reached the award stage with a confirmation on 14th January 2026. The awarded contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with an anticipated total value of £21,956.97. Notably, the procurement method was limited, executed without a prior call for competition, adhering to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those capable of delivering GP practice medical cover. Companies that are experienced and well-versed in collaborating with healthcare institutions and meeting service quality standards are well-suited to engage with contracts like this one. Such procurements can facilitate business growth for small and medium-sized enterprises that specialise in medical services, as evidenced by the selection of Vine House Surgery, an SME located in Grantham. Businesses that focus on enhancing access to healthcare services and reducing health inequalities stand to gain markedly from similar contract opportunities.

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Notice Title

GP Practice Medical Cover for Hospice in the Hospital

Notice Description

NHS Lincolnshire ICB has utilised direct award process C of the Provider Selection Regime regulations to award a contract for the provision of: GP Practice Medical Cover for Hospice in the Hospital

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: GP Practice Medical Cover for Hospice in the Hospital 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 PS21,956.97. The provider is an existing provider and the services are existing services.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06054f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002944-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121000 - Medical practice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,956 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 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
Not specified
Contact Email
licb.lincsccgcontracting@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VINE HOUSE SURGERY

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