Scope
Description
The Contracting Authority (LPFT) has experienced an increasing number of out of area acute inpatient placements for a sustained period, with significant pressure on the urgent care pathway, increasing length of stay on wards and challenging flow. One of the schemes in development is to utilise an empty LPFT unit for step-down accommodation, namely Ashley House in Grantham that was previously an open rehabilitation inpatient unit. This unit has 15 beds available for use: Ground floor has n=2 accessible bedrooms with a shared wet room / toilet. The upper floor accessed by stairs has n=6 bedrooms with ensuites. The remaining bedrooms n=7 share toilet / shower facilities on their corridor. This service requires a Provider to deliver step-down provision for patients that are clinically ready for discharge. Previous PIN reference 2024/S 000-033977
Total value (estimated)
- £1,500,000 excluding VAT
- £1,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 October 2025 to 12 October 2027
- Possible extension to 12 October 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x period of 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKF30 - Lincolnshire
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As set out in the Supplier Information Questionnaire included with the ITT pack
Technical ability conditions of participation
As set out in the Supplier Information Questionnaire included with the ITT pack
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 June 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome User Guide: https://services.atamis.co.uk/docs/Supplier_User_Guide.pdf
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 July 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | As set out in the ITT Pack - note Quality includes sub-criteria as follows: Approach to Service Delivery-15%; Scenario Service Delivery Model Case Study-15%; Management of Service-15%; Contract... |
Quality | 80.00% |
| Commercial | As set out in the ITT Pack |
Price | 20.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
Standard NHS Terms & Conditions for Services (Contract Version) will apply
Description of risks to contract performance
The service will be subject to "pilot project" conditions and as such, through its operational delivery, will need to respond with agility to dynamic risks arising in the day to day operating environment, including but not limited to, adjustments to staffing levels, service demand priorities, pressures and occupancy/void levels. The right to review and modify the contract to ensure that at all times a safe and viable operating environment is achieved and maintained for patients and service users is expressly reserved.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYGP-2439-CCHG
Trust Headquarters, St George's, Long Leys Road
Lincoln
LN1 1FS
United Kingdom
Contact name: See Other Organisation details for Procurement Agent contact
Telephone: 01522512512
Email: j.whaler@nhs.net
Website: https://www.lpft.nhs.uk
Region: UKF30 - Lincolnshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement agent on behalf of Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation NHS Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTYN-5349-TLTT
Lincoln County Hospital, Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 5QY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jason Whaler
Telephone: 01522512512
Email: j.whaler@nhs.net
Website: https://www.ulh.nhs.uk
Region: UKF30 - Lincolnshire