Planning

Mental Health Crisis Housing Provision

LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

22 Jan 2026 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, is in the planning stage of procuring a partner to deliver Mental Health Crisis Housing services. This initiative, titled "Mental Health Crisis Housing Provision," aims to offer an alternative support environment for adults experiencing mental health crises in Lincoln, UKF30 region. The process is currently in the preliminary market engagement stage, with suppliers requested to submit their completed questionnaires by 6th February 2026. The procurement process is guided by the Procurement Act 2023, intending to understand market capabilities as part of a fact-finding process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses capable of providing non-clinical support services that align with the recovery approach for mental health. The project is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs experienced in social work and related services, with a contract value of approximately £1.74 million. Involvement in this project could bolster business growth by enhancing service offerings within the public sector. Interested suppliers should prepare to engage in potential further clarifications or market engagements, ensuring they are well-positioned to meet the criteria and demands of the service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mental Health Crisis Housing Provision

Notice Description

Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trusts require a partner to provide a Mental Health Crisis Housing service. The aim is to provide an alternative and supporting environment for adults in emotional and/or psychological distress due to the onset of or existing mental illness whose ordinary place of residence may contain elements that are over-stressing or simply not conductive to recovery at the time of crisis. Provision will work to the recovery approach which is a personal individual process of overcoming the negative impact of a mental health episode. Service users will continue with their care under the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment team (CRHT) during their stay. The Crisis House service will actively support service users throughout their stay in managing their risk and care plans developed by the CRHT, operating an active 24/7 provision. The current service does not require the provider to deliver any clinical or therapeutic interventions it is therefore assumed any future procurement of this service would fall under the scope of the Procurement Act 2023 legislation as opposed to the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. The Authority is, however, using this pre-market engagement (PME) stage as a fact-finding process to help us understand the market, capabilities, and nature of the service, which is critical for choosing the correct procurement route. For the avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition. The Authority reserves the right to abandon this procurement and/or change the procurement route as a result of the conclusions of the PME responses and any subsequent changes to our existing specification.

Planning Information

Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trusts require a partner to provide a Mental Health Crisis Housing service. The aim is to provide an alternative and supporting environment for adults in emotional and/or psychological distress due to the onset of or existing mental illness whose ordinary place of residence may contain elements that are over-stressing or simply not conductive to recovery at the time of crisis. Provision will work to the recovery approach which is a personal individual process of overcoming the negative impact of a mental health episode. Service users will continue with their care under the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment team (CRHT) during their stay. The Crisis House service will actively support service users throughout their stay in managing their risk and care plans developed by the CRHT, operating an active 24/7 provision. The current service does not require the provider to deliver any clinical or therapeutic interventions it is therefore assumed any future procurement of this service would fall under the scope of the Procurement Act 2023 legislation as opposed to the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. The Authority is, however, using this pre-market engagement (PME) stage as a fact-finding process to help us understand the market, capabilities, and nature of the service, which is critical for choosing the correct procurement route. For the avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition. The Authority reserves the right to abandon this procurement and/or change the procurement route as a result of the conclusions of the PME responses and any subsequent changes to our existing specification. Suppliers who express an interest are asked to complete the preliminary market engagement questionnaire published alongside this notice in the Atamis tendering portal. Please complete and submit your completed preliminary market engagement questionnaire via the portal no later than 6th February 2026 at 12pm. Suppliers can register an interest and access the questionnaire via the following link https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome The Trust may seek clarifications on Supplier submissions or engage in further market engagement relating which may include additional questionnaires or face to face meetings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005906-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,740,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 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 PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Contact Name
Paul Beales
Contact Email
paul.beales1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01522512512

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1FS
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

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