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29 Jun 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is inviting bids for a tender titled "Home Not Hospital: VCS Support for Admission Avoidance, Discharge, and Recovery". The procurement falls under the "Health and social work services" category and is focused on delivering support services to promote independence and reduce hospital admissions in Grimsby, UK. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions on 17th July 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, specifically below threshold, aimed at engaging the voluntary and community sector (VCS) within the local region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors that are located in or have substantive business operations in North East Lincolnshire. Suitable businesses can benefit from the potential to deliver valuable community health services, participate in local government contracts, and enhance their portfolio in health care service offerings. The contract, valued at £254,273, runs from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2027, focusing entirely on quality of service provision, thus providing a strong platform for businesses that specialise in innovative support services in health care.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Home Not Hospital: VCS Support for Admission Avoidance, Discharge, and Recovery

Notice Description

The Authority is inviting bids from the voluntary and community sector (VCS) to deliver support services in North East Lincolnshire aimed at hospital admission avoidance, discharge facilitation, and recovery support. The Service focuses on reducing hospital admissions and promoting independence through two initiatives: Enablement Champions and Home from Hospital/Reablement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060909-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
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
£254,273 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£254,273 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Further Information

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