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Mental Health Social Prescribing

NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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28 Apr 2026 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board has announced an intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime regulations for the provision of Mental Health Social Prescribing services. The procurement falls within the Health services category and is set to be delivered in the UKF3 region of Lincolnshire. The decision marks the beginning of the standstill period, allowing representations by providers to be submitted by 30th April 2026. This process utilises a direct award without a call for competition, and the contract, valued at £985,812, runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method is limited, focusing on awarding the contract based on provided services satisfying existing quality standards in the field of mental health support.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses already engaged in health service provision, particularly those specialising in mental health care, social prescribing, and integrated care services. Established providers who can demonstrate innovation, service sustainability, and the ability to improve access while reducing health inequalities would be particularly well-suited for this contract. It offers growth potential in collaboration, integration, and delivering social value within the health sector in Lincolnshire. Businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in the health services industry might find this contract beneficial, especially those already registered as suppliers and capable of meeting stringent quality and value criteria.

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Notice Title

Mental Health Social Prescribing

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 Mental Health Social Prescribing

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 Mental Health Social Prescribing. The contract duration is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027and the expected value of the activity for the lifetime of the contract is PS985,812 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-068d45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038828-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£985,812 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 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

CVS LINCOLNSHIRE

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