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Care Opinion Subscription

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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08 Apr 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust recently concluded a procurement process titled "Care Opinion Subscription" in the services industry category, specifically regarding IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement involved subscribing to the Care Opinion Service and was executed under a direct procurement method, identified as below threshold without competition. The contract, awarded on 1st April 2026, will continue until 31st March 2029 and is valued at GBP 59,100. This procurement took place in Lincoln, with the contract being awarded to the supplier Care Opinion CIC.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those skilled in IT services and consultancy. Companies with a focus on healthcare systems and support can find a solid growth avenue through similar projects with NHS trusts. The procurement’s localisation in Lincolnshire suggests opportunities for companies that operate regionally within the UK, particularly those with the ability to provide comprehensive digitally-focused solutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in IT and software development, even operating within a niche sector, would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Care Opinion Subscription

Notice Description

Subscription to Care Opinion Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032021-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
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
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARE OPINION

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