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title: "Initial Health Assessments for Looked After Children -PSR Most Suitable Provider"
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# Initial Health Assessments for Looked After Children -PSR Most Suitable Provider

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c0fd

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## Summary

This procurement process is managed by the Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust and involves the provision of Initial Health Assessments (IHAs) for Looked After Children (LAC) in Lincolnshire. The procurement, titled "Initial Health Assessments for Looked After Children - PSR Most Suitable Provider," falls under the industry classification of paediatric services. This contract is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the intention of awarding the contract via the most suitable provider process. The procurement is currently at different stages, with one contract already signed and active as of 1st February 2025, and another planned to commence on 10th May 2025. The location for service delivery is primarily within the region denoted as UKF30, which includes Lincolnshire and the surrounding areas. Communication regarding future notices is planned for 17th December 2024.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for healthcare providers that specialise in paediatric services, particularly those with expertise in comprehensive health assessments for children in care. Providers will need to demonstrate their ability to conduct detailed health evaluations, including physical examinations and the assessment of overall health status, dental health, immunisation history, and lifestyle factors. Businesses poised to benefit from this opportunity include regional and local healthcare organisations with a strong paediatric service offering that can meet the rigorous standards outlined in the contract requirements. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can enhance their service portfolio and expand their footprint within the healthcare sector in Lincolnshire.

## Notice

The service is for provision of Initial Health Assessment (IHAs) for Looked After Children (LAC), also known as Children in Care (CiC) in Lincolnshire.

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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 do not apply to this award.

The intention is to award this contract using the most suitable provider process.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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 do not apply to this award.

The intention is to award this contract using the most suitable provider process. Additional information: To provide Initial Health Assessments for Children in the Care of Lincolnshire County Council and those Children in Care placed into Lincolnshire by external authorities.

Provider will ensure that the content of the health assessment conducted by the Paediatrician will include:

* Ascertaining if the child is registered with a local GP
* Ascertain the child is registered with a dentist and record whether a dental check-up has been undertaken within the previous 12 months and record if there are any reported missing, filled or decayed teeth or undergoing orthodontic treatments
* Collating the previous health history and current health status
* Details of the current carer
* A record of the child's birth history if known
* Birth family health history
* Identifying whether the child is up to date with their immunisation history
* Identifying any allergies
* Recording current medications
* Lifestyle. If appropriate for the age of the child, discuss:
o Smoking status
o Relationships/Sexual health
o Alcohol/substance (misuse)
o Diet

* Conducting a development examination, appropriate to the age of the child.
* Conducting a full physical examination, appropriate to the child's age. To include:
o Visual acuity
o Hearing
o Teeth
o Head circumference (where appropriate) with centile
o Height and weight with centiles
o Cardiovascular system
o Respiratory system
o Gastrointestinal system
o Nervous system

Provider(s) wishing to express interest and be considered for the Most Suitable Provider process must register on Atamis and submit response via Atamis stating you would like to be considered.

Options: Proposed contract length 3-months (with option to extend for a further 12-month period) from 10 May 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003424-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,479 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS 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 | TLF3 Lincolnshire, TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85121291 - Paediatric services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003424-2025
- 29 Nov 2024 at 09:07 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038536-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk
- https://www.noecpc.nhs.uk
- https://www.ulh.nhs.uk

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