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Community Mental Health Services

NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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20 Apr 2026 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is overseeing the procurement of Community Mental Health Services in the region UKF3. This contract falls under the services industry category and is structured as a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The procurement method is limited, specifically designed for awarding contracts without prior publication of a call for competition. The key dates involve stakeholders needing to make representations by 30th April 2026, with the contract scheduled to span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The procurement stage is at the award phase, and key evaluation criteria include quality, innovation, value, integration, and social value. However, the contract has not been formally awarded yet, marking the start of a standstill period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for those already established in providing health services or desiring to expand into this sector under the PSR framework. The contract, valued at £289,497 for its term, is suitable for businesses with expertise in delivering excellent health services and maintaining established standards. Lincolnshire Rural Support Network, identified as the active supplier, suggests a preference for SMEs experienced in service sustainability and improving access while reducing health inequalities. Businesses capable of fostering collaborations and demonstrating social value may find competing advantageous. This stands as a promising opportunity for expanding market presence in the region.

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Notice Title

Community Mental Health Services

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 Community Mental Health Services

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 Community Mental Health Services. The contract duration is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029 and the expected value of the activity for the lifetime of the contract is PS289,497. 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 and Procurement Act 2023 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 30th April 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-0686c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035819-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£289,497 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20264 days 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

LINCOLNSHIRE RURAL SUPPORT NETWORK

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