---
title: "Mental Health Student Adviser & First Contact Worker"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b85f"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-18"
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# Mental Health Student Adviser & First Contact Worker

Buyer: NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b85f

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## Summary

The NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is managing a procurement process for the role of a Mental Health Student Adviser & First Contact Worker, classified under the "Miscellaneous health services" category, with the location being the East Midlands region (UKF3). The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract valued at £278,152 and set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The process adheres to the Provider Selection Regime Regulations of 2023, marking a departure from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This intention to award notice initiates a standstill period, during which representations must be submitted by 30th June 2026. The University of Lincoln has been indicated as the intended supplier in this procurement process.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for large businesses or well-established organisations specialising in healthcare services, specifically those with capabilities in mental health service provision and student advisory roles. The focus on quality, innovation, social value, and service sustainability makes it ideal for firms aiming to leverage their expertise to deliver comprehensive mental health support services. Moreover, the alignment with the Provider Selection Regime signals an emphasis on integration and collaboration, promoting business growth through service enhancements and the reduction of health inequalities. This procurement is executed through a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, which might appeal to businesses that have existing relationships with NHS entities looking to expand their service offerings 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 Mental Health Student Adviser & First Contact Worker.

### 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 Mental Health Student Adviser & First Contact Worker. The contract duration is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028 and the expected value of the activity for the lifetime of the contract is PS278,152 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 30th June 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/057698-2026 |
| 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 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 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 | £278,152 |

## 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057698-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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