Planning

Lincolnshire Sensory Services

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 May 2026 at 10:30

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

18 May 2026 at 13:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is initiating a procurement process for the delivery of Lincolnshire Sensory Services, aiming to provide essential health and social work services across the county. The process is at the planning stage, with a planned procurement notice published on 22nd May 2026. The procurement will follow an open procedure and is classified under health and social work services, specifically designed to support adults and children with sensory impairments. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2032. A preliminary market engagement phase is underway, soliciting responses by 2nd June 2026 to assess market perspectives.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses operating within the health and social services sectors, especially Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that are capable of delivering outcome-focused support plans. By participating in this tender, businesses can leverage their expertise in empowering individuals with sensory impairments, contributing to increased independence and social engagement. The potential for long-term service provision offers significant growth prospects, aligning with government priorities to enhance community-based services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lincolnshire Sensory Services

Notice Description

To deliver sensory services across the county of Lincolnshire

Planning Information

Lincolnshire County Council is looking to reprocure Lincolnshire Sensory Services We are seeking to bring awareness to the market of an upcoming opportunity and understand the market’s preferred approached to a number of key issues to inform the decision-making process. The Council has published a questionnaire through the Panacea e-tendering portal, with responses to be submitted via Panacea. Any questions to be submitted via Panacea.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047694-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,981,517 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
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
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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