Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board
Bridge House The Point Lions Way
Sleaford
NG34 8GG
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF30 - Lincolnshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
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
Night Light and Twilight cafes service
Reference number
C401892
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board are seeking to commission a Night Light and Twilight cafes service. NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) is acting as an agent for and on behalf of the Commissioner and is supporting this Provider Selection Regime Competitive Process. The process is a One Stage process.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,755,320
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF3 - Lincolnshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board are seeking to commission a Night Light and Twilight cafes service.
The overarching outcomes of this service will be:
• The provision and promotion of non-clinical listening and peer support settings to improve self-efficacy for individuals experiencing issues with their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
• Support for carers and families of someone who is experiencing mental health and emotional wellbeing related issues.
• Reduction in the number of individuals attending urgent care services for mental health and emotional wellbeing related issues, including repeat attendance.
• Reduction in the number of individuals requiring support from statutory services e.g. Primary Care and/or Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust (LPFT), crisis and inpatient services.
Night Light Cafes (NLC) Specific requirements:
Each NLC in the network will be open and accessible for those aged 18+ in sites as agreed with the commissioner.
NLCs will operate with a minimum of two team members and should aim, where possible, to have three team members present. Lone working is not permitted due to the priority of keeping staff, volunteers, and guests safe. Team members can refer to both volunteers and paid staff.
There is the requirement that there is countywide coverage of the Night Light provision, and that sessions are delivered between the hours of 16:00 – 00:00 (Monday to Sunday) for a minimum of two hours at a time.
It is required that sessions are provided in each of the Specification Areas listed below:
Boston
East Coast & Rural
East Lindsey North
East Lindsey South
Trent
Lincoln North
Lincoln City
Lincoln South
Sleaford
Grantham
Stamford
Spalding
Twilight Café Specific Provision:
The Provider, supported by Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust, Children and Young Individuals (LPFT CYP) Services will provide a safe space offering non-clinical mental health support for:
• Children and young individuals suffering from poor mental health and emotional wellbeing
• The parents/families/carers of the above
• Single parents who are struggling with their mental health; who cannot access the existing Night Light Cafes due to lack of childcare.
Twilight cafe sessions should be run at least once a week for a minimum of 3 hours with a basic meal provided. The main twilight provision will continue to be offered in central Lincoln. The provider will review and identify any possible expansion of the current twilight provision to ensure access across the County - this will include plans to extend further twilight cafés in both East and South/South-West areas of Lincolnshire.
NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) is acting as an agent for and on behalf of the Commissioner and is supporting this Provider Selection Regime Competitive Process. The process is a One Stage process.
The contract will commence 01st July 2026 for a duration of 2 years and 9 months. It is important to note that this procurement includes an affordability threshold.
To access the documentation please visit Atamis on the link below and access project C401892: Night Light and Twilight cafes service - NHS Lincolnshire ICB - PSR Competitive Process.
Atamis link = https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,755,320
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
33
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
19 December 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
19 December 2025
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract 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 Regulations do not apply to this award.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS England
7&8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Country
United Kingdom