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title: "Medical Cover - Section 136 Suite"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP N H S FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Medical Cover - Section 136 Suite

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP N H S FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72e82fc0-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a tender for "Medical Cover - Section 136 Suite." This procurement falls under the health services industry category, with a contract value of £600,000. Located in the East Midlands of the United Kingdom, this procurement is currently in the Tender stage. Interested parties must submit their completed documentation by 12 noon on 5th January 2017, utilising the Due North e-procurement portal for all communications and submissions. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2017 and will extend until 31st March 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for healthcare service providers, particularly those specialising in mental health assessments and medical staffing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on healthcare services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies that can provide qualified medical doctors, particularly those approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act, stand to benefit from this engagement, helping to enhance their business presence in public sector healthcare services.

## Notice

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides a Section 136 suite in conjunction with Lincolnshire Police. The suite provides a place of safety whilst potential mental health needs are assessed under the Mental Health Act. This along with police custody suites provide Lincolnshire with designated places of safety. To enable assessments to take place, a medical doctor who is Section 12 approved is required to participate in the assessment and where appropriate MHA recommendation processed. Additional information: This is a one step process all bidders must ensure their completed documentation is submitted by 12 noon, 5th january 2017. All communications and submissions must be via the Due North e-procurement portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a08dcbc-3ad7-4f44-bec3-e9739ad1e03c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP N H S FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a08dcbc-3ad7-4f44-bec3-e9739ad1e03c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a08dcbc-3ad7-4f44-bec3-e9739ad1e03c
  14th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ulh.nhs.uk/

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