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title: "Friends and Family Test"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-07-01"
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# Friends and Family Test

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3f9bcc3-f6f9-4d31-b71d-753bec680af5

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust involves the provision of IT services, specifically the Friends and Family Test and local Surveys. The contracting authority is situated in Lincoln, England, United Kingdom, and the project falls under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. This tender, identified by the title "Friends and Family Test," employs a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement is in the award stage, with Civica UK Limited being the successful supplier. Key dates include the contract period starting from 1st July 2025 and ending on 30th July 2029. The award status was made active on 30th June 2025 with a value of £78,736.

The tender offers promising business growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialised in IT consulting, software development, and support services. Due to the procurement method's selective nature, businesses already participating in relevant frameworks can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio within the public sector domain. Although not suitable for VCSEs, it provides an advantageous position for small and medium-sized enterprises to engage with a prominent healthcare organisation, fostering long-term relationships and additional business avenues in the IT services market. Businesses adept at delivering comprehensive survey solutions and customer feedback mechanisms are particularly well-suited to this tender.

## Notice

Provision of Friends and Family Test and local Surveys

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c21ae5-afb7-497d-aafe-901df3415635 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,736 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,736 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN5 7JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIVICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c21ae5-afb7-497d-aafe-901df3415635
- 1 Jul 2025 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763c840e-e4f6-4536-b6a1-618e8f75dd24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c21ae5-afb7-497d-aafe-901df3415635
  1st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763c840e-e4f6-4536-b6a1-618e8f75dd24
  1st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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