Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Substance Misuse Services at HMP Lincoln and HMP North Sea Camp
Reference number
AG25007
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Substance Misuse Services at HMP Lincoln and HMP North Sea Camp
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £3,095,003.76
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF30 - Lincolnshire
Main site or place of performance
HMP Lincoln and HMP North Sea Camp
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide substance misuse services at HMP Lincoln and HMP North Sea Camp.
NHS England commissioners are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following a Direct Award process C. The lifetime value of the contract is £3,095,003.76. The services are required to be provided from 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2028.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Finance / Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
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 Procurement Act 2023 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 the relevant authority by 9 February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 December 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
We Are With You
Part Lower Ground Floor
London
EC1M 4DH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,095,003.76
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,095,003.76
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional 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 Procurement Act 2023 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 9 February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Written representations should be sent sent via the messaging area on the the Arden & GEM CSU Atamis (Health Family) e-tendering portal:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Reference C418900
The decision to award this contract was made by NHS England Midlands Commissioning Group. There were no Conflicts of Interest.
The key criteria that NHS England commissioners used in the decision making process and the importance to delivery of the service was;
Quality and innovation - All services need to be of high quality and innovation is needed to maintain services at the highest level. The provider has systems to identify mistakes and learn from them, patient feedback is sought and acted on, staff are trained and supported, staffing levels are within regional averages, and there has been innovation within the current service.
Value - The provider demonstrated value for money. The contract value was benchmarked against similar contracts and the new contract is considered value for money.
Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - Substance misuse services providers need to be able to integrate and collaborate with the healthcare provider and the secure estate operator. The service needs to demonstrate sustainability. The provider works collaboratively with the prison, healthcare provider and other services / agencies. Engages in regional forums. The current and future service model is considered sustainable.
Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice - This was considered of high importance due to the patient population and demographics. The access times for the services are within national targets or regional averages.
Social Value - The provider has demonstrated an understanding of Social Value requirements and commissioners were satisfied this will continue in the new contract.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Independent patient choice and procurement panel
Wellington House
London
SE1 8UG
Country
United Kingdom