---
title: "Palliative Care"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066dcb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-03-18"
---

# Palliative Care

Buyer: NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066dcb

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated by the NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, is focused on the provision of Palliative Care services within the Health Services industry category. The contract pertains to a Rapid Response Service to be executed in the UK's UKF3 region, with key dates including the standstill period for representations to be made by 26 March 2026. Currently in the award phase, this process involves a Provider Selection Regime without the application of Public Contracts Regulations 2015, utilising a direct award process without prior publication due to unsuitable tenders in response to open procedures. The contracting authority is situated in Sleaford, United Kingdom, and aims to ensure service quality, value, integration, collaboration, and social value through this contract.

Opportunities for business growth through this tender are significant for organisations delivering health services, especially those focusing on palliative care and capable of rapid response solutions. Large businesses, such as the current provider Marie Curie, may find this tender particularly beneficial, with a contract valued at £840,141. Given the industry's emphasis on quality, social value, and reducing health inequalities, businesses proficient in health service delivery and innovation are well-positioned to meet these criteria. The contract aims to enhance service sustainability and accessibility, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

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: Rapid Response Service

### 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: Rapid Response Service 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 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 26 March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024679-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £840,141 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | SLEAFORD |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG34 8GG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | North Kesteven |
| Electoral ward | Sleaford Holdingham |
| Westminster constituency | Sleaford and North Hykeham |
| Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARIE CURIE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024679-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk

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