Mental Health Student Adviser & First Contact Worker

NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is managing a procurement process for the role of a Mental Health Student Adviser & First Contact Worker, classified under the "Miscellaneous health services" category, with the location being the East Midlands region (UKF3). The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract valued at £278,152 and set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The process adheres to the Provider Selection Regime Regulations of 2023, marking a departure from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This intention to award notice initiates a standstill period, during which representations must be submitted by 30th June 2026. The University of Lincoln has been indicated as the intended supplier in this procurement process.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for large businesses or well-established organisations specialising in healthcare services, specifically those with capabilities in mental health service provision and student advisory roles. The focus on quality, innovation, social value, and service sustainability makes it ideal for firms aiming to leverage their expertise to deliver comprehensive mental health support services. Moreover, the alignment with the Provider Selection Regime signals an emphasis on integration and collaboration, promoting business growth through service enhancements and the reduction of health inequalities. This procurement is executed through a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, which might appeal to businesses that have existing relationships with NHS entities looking to expand their service offerings in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Mental Health Student Adviser & First Contact Worker

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 Student Adviser & First Contact Worker.

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 Student Adviser & First Contact Worker. The contract duration is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028 and the expected value of the activity for the lifetime of the contract is PS278,152 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 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 June 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-06b85f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057698-2026
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
Large

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
£278,152 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 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

THE UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

Further Information

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