Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board
Bridge House The Point Lions Way
Sleaford
NG34 8GG
UK
Contact person: Tom Greenwood
E-mail: thomas.greenwood2@nhs.net
NUTS: UKF30
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned 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
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
Market Engagement - NHS Lincolnshire ICB - Night Light Cafes Service
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85140000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
*THIS ADVERT IS FOR MARKET ENGAGEMENT *<br/><br/>NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) are seeking to commission a Night Light Cafes Service.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
*THIS ADVERT IS FOR MARKET ENGAGEMENT *<br/><br/>NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) are seeking to commission a Night Light Cafes Service.<br/> <br/>Night Light Cafes provide safe places for people to go when struggling with their mental health and wellbeing to receive non-clinical, out-of-hours support, offering an alternative to statutory emergency services. The Commissioner is considering commissioning intentions including moving from the current provision of a management oversight provider and separate contracts for sub-sites to a Lead Provider Model with the selected provider sub-contracting the sub sites.<br/><br/>This notice intends to identify providers who would like to express an interest in providing the above service and to invite all interested parties to attend a Market Engagement Event with NHS Lincolnshire ICB. The contract value and duration information will be covered as part of the market engagement presentation pack.<br/><br/>The event details are as follows:<br/>Date: Thursday 23rd October 2025<br/>Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm<br/>Venue: Online via MS Teams<br/><br/>The agenda will be:<br/>1 - Welcome & Introductions<br/>2 - Specification & Service Model<br/>3 - Procurement Process<br/>4 - Close<br/><br/>If you wish to attend the event, please register on Atamis using the link below. Closer to the event you will receive a calendar invite detailing how to access the event and a link to Microsoft Teams.<br/>Please note interest is limited to two persons per organisation. To register your interest in this event please access project C393162 via Atamis: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome<br/>Please note the deadline for confirmation of attendance is 12pm on the 22nd October 2025 after which the access details will then be shared.<br/><br/>A draft service specification detailing the requirements of the service can be found within the attachments area of the project on Atamis. Once registered, providers will have the option to respond to questions regarding their experience and capability of delivering similar services. The deadline to respond to these questions is 12pm on the 22nd October 2025. Please note, this is a draft Service Specification which may be subject to changes.<br/><br/>Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the ICB to carry out a procurement process.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/01/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/10/2025