Awarded· 31 May 2025
Contract for the provision Psychosexual Therapy Counselling Service
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust · Lincoln, East Midlands
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust has awarded Contract for the provision Psychosexual Therapy Counselling Service. It is a contract for other health and social care in Lincoln.
Source: Find a Tender, published 14 Jul 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.
Key dates
2025
Contract awarded
Family Action
2025
Award notice published
Award Notice · 12:51
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About this tender
In brief
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust has awarded Contract for the provision Psychosexual Therapy Counselling Service. It is a contract for other health and social care in Lincoln. The contract went to Family Action. It was awarded on 31 May 2025. The contract value is £65,550.
It is run as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Find a Tender published it on 14 July 2025. The notice number is 039639-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-055e9d.
Summary of the contracting process
The Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of Psychosexual Therapy Counselling Services. This service falls under the health services industry category and is situated in the Lincoln area, identified by the region UKF30. The contract was awarded on 1st June 2025 to Family Action, with a total contract value of £65,550.
It was carried out under the Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), as defined in the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The procurement method employed was a limited award procedure without prior publication due to the decision to re-engage the existing provider, Family Action, based on their exemplary performance and integration within local health service structures.
A standstill period of 8 days is to be observed before the commencement of the contract. The approach also highlights the importance of integrated service delivery, addressing health inequalities, and contributing to the community's social value. Moreover, organisations that can extend or offer flexible contract options—such as a 12-month extension—can leverage further opportunities to deepen their service offerings within the public health sector.
The notice in full
This service provides specialist psychosexual therapy as part of an integrated sexual health offering. It supports individuals and couples experiencing difficulties related to sexual function, intimacy, and relationships. The service is delivered by qualified therapists using evidence-based approaches, aiming to improve sexual wellbeing, mental health, and quality of life.
Lots (1)
- 01
Lot 1Cancelled
This procurement relates to the direct award of a contract for the provision of Psychosexual Therapy Services under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), as set out in the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The contracting authority has determined that the existing provider, Family Action, is to continue delivering the service following expiry of the current contract. This decision is based on an assessment of the provider's performance and suitability against the five key criteria of the PSR:
Quality and Innovation - The provider has consistently delivered high-quality services with evidence of innovation and continuous improvement.
Value - The provider offers good value for money, with efficient use of resources and positive outcomes.
Integration and Collaboration - The provider is well-integrated with local health and care systems and collaborates effectively with partners.
Access, Inequalities and Choice - The service supports equitable access and addresses health inequalities in the local population.
Social Value - The provider contributes positively to the wider social, economic, and environmental wellbeing of the community.
A Contract Award Notice will be published in accordance with PSR requirements. A standstill period of 8 days will be observed prior to contract commencement.
Key facts
Contract
- Service
- Other health and social care
- Procurement type
- Standard
- Category
- Services
- Contract period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Lots
- 1
- Awarded to
- Family Action
- Number of suppliers
- 1
Procedure
- Notice type
- Award Notice
- Procurement method
- Limited
- Procedure
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Current stage
- Award
- Stages so far
- Award
- Published on
- Find a Tender Service
- Awardee scale
- Large
Values
- Contracts value
- £65,550
Not stated in the notice: tender value, lots value, awards value.
Status
- Tender
- Complete
- Lots
- Cancelled
- Awards
- Active
- Contracts
- Active
References
- Find a Tender notice
- 039639-2025
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-055e9d
- CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
- CPV division
- 85 - Health and social work services
Location
- Local authority
- Lincoln
- Town
- Lincoln
- Postcode
- LN5 7JH
- Electoral ward
- Park
- Constituency
- Lincoln
- Delivery area
- Lincolnshire CC
- Region
- East Midlands
- Sub-region
- Lincolnshire CC
- Area
- Lincolnshire
- Country
- England
Buyer and supplier
Contracting authority
- Organisation
- Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust
- Category
- Services
- Contact
- James Padden
- Address
- Lincoln, LN5 7JH · East Midlands · England
Not stated in the notice: phone.
Awarded supplier
- Supplier
- Family Action
- Awardee scale
- Large
- Number of suppliers
- 1
- Awards value
- Not stated
- Company record
- Search Companies House
Documents and links
Questions about Contract for the provision Psychosexual Therapy Counselling Service
Who won the Contract for the provision Psychosexual Therapy Counselling Service contract?
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust awarded the contract to Family Action on 31 May 2025.
How much is the Contract for the provision Psychosexual Therapy Counselling Service contract worth?
The contract value is £65,550.
Who is the buyer for Contract for the provision Psychosexual Therapy Counselling Service?
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust, based in Lincoln, East Midlands. The named contact is James Padden.
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