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Palliative Care

NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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18 Mar 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by the NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, is focused on the provision of Palliative Care services within the Health Services industry category. The contract pertains to a Rapid Response Service to be executed in the UK's UKF3 region, with key dates including the standstill period for representations to be made by 26 March 2026. Currently in the award phase, this process involves a Provider Selection Regime without the application of Public Contracts Regulations 2015, utilising a direct award process without prior publication due to unsuitable tenders in response to open procedures. The contracting authority is situated in Sleaford, United Kingdom, and aims to ensure service quality, value, integration, collaboration, and social value through this contract.

Opportunities for business growth through this tender are significant for organisations delivering health services, especially those focusing on palliative care and capable of rapid response solutions. Large businesses, such as the current provider Marie Curie, may find this tender particularly beneficial, with a contract valued at £840,141. Given the industry's emphasis on quality, social value, and reducing health inequalities, businesses proficient in health service delivery and innovation are well-positioned to meet these criteria. The contract aims to enhance service sustainability and accessibility, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Palliative Care

Notice Description

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: Rapid Response Service

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: Rapid Response Service The provider is an existing provider and the services are existing services.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 26 March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066dcb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024679-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£840,141 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MARIE CURIE

Further Information

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