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06 Jul 2026 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board has completed the contracting process for the provision of a "Mental Health Student Adviser & First Contact Worker" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract, classified under miscellaneous health services, has been directly awarded to The University of Lincoln without a prior competitive call for tenders. The contract covers services in the region of UKF3 and is scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with an award value of £278,152. The awarding process was concluded as of 3rd July 2026, and the procurement stage is marked as complete. The procurement method followed was a limited procedure specific to existing provider commitments.

This tender provides opportunities for established businesses in the healthcare services industry, particularly those specialising in mental health services, education, or first contact advisory roles. The contract does not open a competitive tendering opportunity; instead, it highlights the value of maintaining high standards in existing contracts, as seen in the selection of The University of Lincoln, a large-scale provider, for this role. Businesses aiming to expand in the public health care sector might consider this a model for becoming preferred providers in future contract award processes, reinforcing the importance of building strong, compliant relationships within the specific regulatory frameworks of public health services.

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Notice Title

Mental Health Student Adviser & First Contact Worker

Notice Description

NHS Lincolnshire ICB has utilised 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 has utilised 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) confirmation of award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c467
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063234-2026
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
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 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

THE UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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