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2080 Community Connectors & Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub in Spalding (incl South Lincs Rural) for NHS Lincs ICB

NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2026 at 16:53

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 13:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

30 Mar 2026 at 09:06

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board has recently completed the procurement process for the development of a "Community Connectors & Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub" located in Spalding, including the South Lincolnshire rural areas. This contract, valued at £386,303, is set to start on 1st September 2026 and run until 31st March 2029. It was awarded to Community Learning in Partnership Limited following an open procurement procedure managed by NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit. The procurement process successfully concluded on 8th June 2026, with the award notice published on 9th June 2026. This project aims to leverage local community assets to enhance engagement and support mental health and community development initiatives.

This tender provides considerable business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, which were specifically engaged in the final bidding stages. The project encourages businesses specialising in community services provision, mental health support, and social engagement to leverage their expertise in delivering comprehensive community-focused solutions. Engaging with this contract can foster robust partnerships and facilitate businesses in showcasing their capabilities in leading community-based initiatives that align with public service goals. The open procedure ensures transparency and equal opportunity for suitable candidates, enhancing competitiveness and innovation within the industry category related to community service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2080 Community Connectors & Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub in Spalding (incl South Lincs Rural) for NHS Lincs ICB

Notice Description

NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) sought to commission a Community Connectors & Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub for Spalding (Including South Lincs Rural). Lot 12. Community Connectors lead on local community development initiatives with the aim of re-connecting people with their communities, understanding not only what communities provide but how to make the best use of community assets. These roles provide on the ground support to individuals, groups and communities to change the conversation from 'providing services to communities'; to 'how we can work with and help communities to help themselves'. The role is more than simply one of community development; it is about listening to communities, uncovering what is important and what will lead to the greatest impact for a community and for our services. Community Connectors help to facilitate 'grass roots problem solving' and take an asset-based approach to building and connecting communities together to become stronger and resilient. Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs are an integral part of community development initiatives with the aim of re-connecting people with their communities, understanding not only what communities provide but how to make the best use of community assets. They provide safe spaces, giving on the ground support to individuals, groups, and communities to change the conversation from providing services to communities; to how we can work with, and help communities to help themselves. For transparency a market engagement event was held on the 23rd October 2025 and was advertised on the link below. https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063460-2025?origin=SearchResults&p=1 For transparency a competitive process for Lots 1-12 was undertaken Dec 2025 to January 2026 and was advertised on the link below. https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079455-2025 No award was made for Lot 12 and therefore this process was undertaken to Commission a Community Connectors & Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub for Spalding (Including South Lincs Rural) Lot-12 only. The Awarded value of the contract for the full 2 years and 7 months contract term is PS386,303.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067743
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054460-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£387,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£387,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£386,303 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
8 Jun 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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, TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Local Authority
North Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Sleaford Holdingham
Westminster Constituency
Sleaford and North Hykeham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Community Learning in Partnership (CLIP) CIC

Further Information

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