Award

Suicide Bereavement Service

NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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18 May 2026 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is in the Award stage of the procurement process for a service titled "Suicide Bereavement Service" classified under the industry category of miscellaneous health services. Located in the UKF3 region, this procurement follows the Provider Selection Regime regulations, specifically using a limited procurement method without prior publication. As an intention to award notice, it is subject to a standstill period where representations should be made by 29th May 2026. The contract, valued at £125,032, runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, and the intended supplier for this contract is Listening Eear.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in the health services sector, particularly those existing providers who are well-versed in integrating, collaborating, and ensuring service sustainability. The procurement is highly focused on social value and addressing health inequalities, making it a significant opportunity for businesses that excel in these areas. Businesses with proven capacity for quality and innovation in the delivery of health services, especially in sensitive areas such as suicide bereavement, are best-suited to compete effectively in this tender.

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Notice Title

Suicide Bereavement Service

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: - Suicide Bereavement Service

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: - Suicide Bereavement Services 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 PS125,032 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 28th May 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-069b2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045437-2026
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
£125,032 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 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

LISTENING EEAR

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