Lung Cancer Screening Programme on behalf of NHS Lincolnshire ICB

Location

Sleaford

Description

NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) have undertaken a Competitive Process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations to invite suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver a Lung Cancer Screening Programme.

Total Quantity or Scope

NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) have undertaken a Competitive Process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations to invite suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver a Lung Cancer Screening Programme.This programme is a key Cancer Alliance early diagnosis programme, funded by the LCS National Team, that aims to diagnose patients with lung cancer earlier by identifying the population at increased risk, inviting them for a lung health check (LHC) and where eligible, a low dose CT (LDCT) scan.This notice is to communicate the intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process.This contract relates to an new service with the intention to award being made to a new provider.The contract will be for a period of 4 years commencing 1st March 2026 until the 28th February 2030.The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £12,215,000.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85100000 - Health services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 23:59 on the 19th November 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.Written representations should be sent to thomas.greenwood2@nhs.netAward decision-makers: The award decision has been made by the Chief Finance Officer of the Derby & Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board Cluster on the 23rd October 2025.Conflicts of Interest: 1 perceived Conflict of Interest and 1 actual Conflict of Interest were identified throughout the process.Due to the nature of the perceived conflict, the mitigation provided and the robust open, fair and transparent procurement process being undertaken, it was agreed with the Commissioning Lead and the Associate Director of Contracting and Procurement that no further action was required at the time. The planned mitigation measure was to remove panel members from the procurement and evaluation processes if the perceived conflicts of interest became actual. However, this did not materialise, and panel member was able to continue with their role on the procurement.Due to the nature of the actual conflict that was identified, it was decided by the ICB to remove the individual from the evaluation panel and replace with another subject matter expert.The lifetime value of the contract is expected to be £12,215,000.The Key Criteria used and weighted by the authority were as follows:• Quality and Innovation: 64.00%• Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability: 6.00%• Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice: 10.00%• Social Value: 10.00%• Value: 10.00%The rationale for this was based on the detailed list of all requirements according to the specification and requirements of the integrated care system.