Tender

Active Recovery Beds

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Jan 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Active Recovery Beds," in the health and social work services category. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions closing on 13th February 2026. The Council is looking to establish partnerships for providing 24 bed-based reablement facilities across three geographical lots, with eight beds per lot, ideally situated near major hospitals in East, West, and South Lincolnshire. The entire contract value is pegged at GBP 1,502,952, and the type of procurement is an open procedure under a light-touch regime. The contract is slated to commence on 1st April 2026 and has the potential to be extended up to two years beyond its initial 12-month term.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social care services. It is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing high-quality reablement services and care planning. Businesses that operate in proximity to key hospital locations in Lincolnshire and offer comprehensive care solutions with a strong focus on service delivery and compliance will find this an opportunity to expand their portfolios. The bidding process entails rigorous quality criteria, ensuring that only capable and compliant service providers will be considered for this lucrative partnership with the Lincolnshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Active Recovery Beds

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. The Council requires a total of 24 Active Recovery Beds, divided into 3 Lots (geographic) and 8 beds are required per Lot.

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

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

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003120-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,502,952 £1M-£10M
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
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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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