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Service Desk Certififcation

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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10 Apr 2026 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust involves the "Service Desk Certification" project aimed at providing a training programme to elevate the service desk's standards. This contract, classified under the services industry category, involves activities related to business services such as law, marketing, and consulting. Centrally located at Lincoln County Hospital in Lincoln, the contract has been completed as part of a direct procurement method without competition, being below the threshold. Initially tendered and awarded on 23rd February 2026, the contract extends until 22nd February 2029, successfully reflecting a contractual value amounting to £29,900 GBP.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses engaged in service-related activities, potentially fostering significant growth by aligning with national healthcare standards. Large-scale companies, especially those specialising in business services such as consultancy and certification programmes, would find this contract particularly advantageous to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The collaboration with a public authority such as the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust further underscores the opportunity to forge a long-term partnership and enhance visibility in the central government domain.

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Notice Title

Service Desk Certififcation

Notice Description

To provide training programme to provide certification of service desk to assist with achieving best standard available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068011
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032859-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 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
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
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERVICE DESK INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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