Primary Care Social Prescribing Service

The procurement process led by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board involves the intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for a Primary Care Social Prescribing Service. The award, currently in the standstill period, will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with an expected value of £473,514. This contract follows a direct award process without a prior call for competition, and is categorised under health services (CPV 85100000).

Providers must submit representations by 7th May 2025. Located in the UKF3 region, the process adheres to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the main decision criteria being quality, value, social integration, access improvement, and social value. The contracting authority is NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, based in Sleaford.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, especially those with a focus on social prescribing and integrated care solutions, to collaborate with the NHS. Existing health service providers with capabilities in delivering innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions can benefit from the direct award process, as this eliminates the need for competitive bidding and focuses on maintaining existing standards of service. Urban Challenge Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, has already been identified as a potential supplier, highlighting opportunities for SMEs to expand their involvement in public health contracts.