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06 Jul 2026 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is set to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime for the role of a Mental Health Student Adviser. The contracting process is at the award stage, with an intention to award notice being issued on 6th July 2026, marking the commencement of the standstill period. This falls under the industry category of miscellaneous health services and pertains to services located in the region of UKF3. Businesses are advised that any representations related to this award must be submitted in writing by 16th July 2026. The procurement method was a limited award procedure, without prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract's total value stands at £75,654, covering the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for existing providers in the healthcare sector to expand their service offerings and leverage existing contracts. As the procurement focuses on quality, innovation, collaboration, and social value, businesses that can demonstrate excellence in these areas are well-positioned to capitalise. Specifically, firms involved in mental health services, particularly those offering advisory roles to educational institutions, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. Organisations that can enhance service sustainability and address health inequalities are likely to meet the authority's selection criteria effectively.

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Notice Title

Mental Health Student Adviser

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.

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. 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 PS75,654 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 16th July 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-06c429
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063136-2026
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
£75,654 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 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

LINCOLN BISHOP UNIVERSITY

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