Planning

Active Recovery Beds 2025

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

14 Jan 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has announced a planned procurement process for "Active Recovery Beds 2025," aiming to support individuals in need of bed-based reablement to facilitate their return home. This procurement, initiated on 14 January 2026 and currently in the planning stage, focuses on the health and social work services industry. The locations targeted for this procurement include the East, West, and South areas of Lincolnshire, with an emphasis on proximity to local hospitals such as Boston Pilgrim, Lincoln County, and Grantham and District. The open procedure method allows for competitive engagement until the tender period ends on 13 February 2026, with contracts expected to start on 1 April 2026 and potentially extend up to 2029.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in rehabilitation and elderly care support. Organisations with strong credentials in service delivery, compliance, and quality assurance will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The planned procurement allows for strategic partnerships with local healthcare facilities, enhancing service integration and delivery quality. As Lincolnshire seeks to deliver value through effective assessment, support, and care planning, businesses with innovative service models and a commitment to quality and accessibility standards will have significant growth prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Active Recovery Beds 2025

Notice Description

Active Recovery Beds will support individuals who require a period of bed-based reablement to enable them to focus on returning to their home. This will be achieved in partnership between the Council and the Provider. The service will provide assessment, support and care planning for the Individual and will work with the Individual and the Care Home staff to help achieve their identified goals and outcomes.

Lot Information

Active Recovery Beds in the East area of Lincolnshire

Active Recovery Beds will support individuals who require a period of bed-based reablement to enable them to focus on returning to their home. This will be achieved in partnership between the Council and the Provider. The 8 Active Recovery Beds in the East area of Lincolnshire will ideally be located close to Boston Pilgrim Hospital.

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension of the contract

Active Recovery Beds in the West area of Lincolnshire

Active Recovery Beds will support individuals who require a period of bed-based reablement to enable them to focus on returning to their home. This will be achieved in partnership between the Council and the Provider. The 8 Active Recovery Beds in the West area of Lincolnshire will ideally be located close to Lincoln County Hospital.

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension of the contract

Active Recovery Beds in the South Area of Lincolnshire

Active Recovery Beds will support individuals who require a period of bed-based reablement to enable them to focus on returning to their home. This will be achieved in partnership between the Council and the Provider. The 8 Active Recovery Beds in the South area of Lincolnshire will ideally be located close to Grantham and District Hospital.

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension of the contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003118-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£1,252,461 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
15 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mark Fowell
Contact Email
mark.fowell@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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