Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust
Beech House, Witham Park, Waterside South
Lincoln
LN5 7JH
UK
Contact person: James Padden
E-mail: james.padden@nhs.net
NUTS: UKF30
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Contract for the provision Psychosexual Therapy Counselling Service
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
65 550.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF30
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.<br/><br/>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:<br/><br/>Quality and Innovation – The provider has consistently delivered high-quality services with evidence of innovation and continuous improvement.<br/>Value – The provider offers good value for money, with efficient use of resources and positive outcomes.<br/>Integration and Collaboration – The provider is well-integrated with local health and care systems and collaborates effectively with partners.<br/>Access, Inequalities and Choice – The service supports equitable access and addresses health inequalities in the local population.<br/>Social Value – The provider contributes positively to the wider social, economic, and environmental wellbeing of the community.<br/><br/>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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option for a 12-month extension beyond initial 12-month period.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
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.<br/><br/>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:<br/><br/>Quality and Innovation – The provider has consistently delivered high-quality services with evidence of innovation and continuous improvement.<br/>Value – The provider offers good value for money, with efficient use of resources and positive outcomes.<br/>Integration and Collaboration – The provider is well-integrated with local health and care systems and collaborates effectively with partners.<br/>Access, Inequalities and Choice – The service supports equitable access and addresses health inequalities in the local population.<br/>Social Value – The provider contributes positively to the wider social, economic, and environmental wellbeing of the community.<br/><br/>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.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Family Action
01068186
34 Wharf Road London
London
N1 7GR
UK
NUTS: UKF30
Internet address(es)
URL: http://family-action.org.uk
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 65 550.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust
Beech House, Witham Park, Waterside South
Lincoln
LN5 7JH
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/07/2025