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Education and Training Hub

NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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29 Apr 2026 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for health training services, focusing on primary care workforce development in Lincolnshire. This contract supports the Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board in implementing workforce strategies through alliance with Lincolnshire Primary Care Networks. The direct award process was utilised, and the contract is valued at £164,500, starting from 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. The procurement method used was limited, with the rationale being no suitable tenders or requests in response to the open procedure. The contracting process was completed and adhered to the standards set, and no conflicts of interest were reported.

This tender opportunity can propel business growth, particularly for those involved in health training and workforce development across the region. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include those with a background in healthcare training services and small to medium-sized enterprises capable of offering strategic workforce management and development solutions. The awarded contract invites businesses to collaborate towards enhancing the skills and capabilities within Lincolnshire’s primary care sector, facilitating systemic engagement and sustainability, ultimately benefiting local health practices and networks.

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Notice Title

Education and Training Hub

Notice Description

NHS Lincolnshire ICB has utilised the direct award process under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to award a contract for the provision of primary care workforce development across Lincolnshire, supporting Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) in delivering its workforce strategies through an aligned and coordinated approach. The provider will maximise funding opportunities and develop critical mass and support for Lincolnshire Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and practices through a Lincolnshire-wide alliance approach to workforce development. The provider will manage its teams to deliver strategic workforce goals and will nominate representatives to be members of the Primary Care People Group (PCPG), actively supporting the development and implementation of the Primary Care People Plan. The provider will work alongside PCPG members and providers personnel to ensure whole-system engagement and sustainability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Lincolnshire ICB has utilised the direct award process under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to award a contract for the provision of primary care workforce development across Lincolnshire, supporting Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) in delivering its workforce strategies through an aligned and coordinated approach. The provider will maximise funding opportunities and develop critical mass and support for Lincolnshire Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and practices through a Lincolnshire-wide alliance approach to workforce development. The provider will manage its teams to deliver strategic workforce goals and will nominate representatives to be members of the Primary Care People Group (PCPG), actively supporting the development and implementation of the Primary Care People Plan. The provider will work alongside PCPG members and providers personnel to ensure whole-system engagement and sustainability. The contract duration is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 and the expected value of the activity for the lifetime of the contract is PS164,500. The provider is an existing provider and the services are existing services.

Procurement Information

This is a Public Contracts Regulations 2015 award notice. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039415-2026
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80561000 - Health training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£164,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 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
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

LINCOLNSHIRE TRAINING HUB

Further Information

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