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title: "Lincolnshire Sensory Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069b17"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069b17.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# Lincolnshire Sensory Services

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069b17

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council is initiating a procurement process for the delivery of Lincolnshire Sensory Services, aiming to provide essential health and social work services across the county. The process is at the planning stage, with a planned procurement notice published on 22nd May 2026. The procurement will follow an open procedure and is classified under health and social work services, specifically designed to support adults and children with sensory impairments. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2032. A preliminary market engagement phase is underway, soliciting responses by 2nd June 2026 to assess market perspectives.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses operating within the health and social services sectors, especially Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that are capable of delivering outcome-focused support plans. By participating in this tender, businesses can leverage their expertise in empowering individuals with sensory impairments, contributing to increased independence and social engagement. The potential for long-term service provision offers significant growth prospects, aligning with government priorities to enhance community-based services.

## Notice

To deliver sensory services across the county of Lincolnshire

### Planning Information

Lincolnshire County Council is looking to reprocure Lincolnshire Sensory Services We are seeking to bring awareness to the market of an upcoming opportunity and understand the market’s preferred approached to a number of key issues to inform the decision-making process.
The Council has published a questionnaire through the Panacea e-tendering portal, with responses to be submitted via Panacea.
Any questions to be submitted via Panacea.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047694-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,981,517 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1YL |
| 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 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 10:30 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047694-2026
- 18 May 2026 at 13:45 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045399-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047694-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045399-2026
  18th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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