Contract for the provision Psychosexual Therapy Counselling Service

Official notice

Authority: Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (Central government)

ServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Sectors: Health & Social Care (85) Delivery: East Midlands (UKF30)

Awarded value£65,550published contract · exc. VAT

Awarded 1 Jun 2025no call for competition

Awarded to Family Action

What is being bought

Published requirement 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.

CPV: Health services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1This procurement relates to the direct award of a contract for the provision of…Awarded

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. 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: Quality and Innovation – The provider has consistently delivered high-quality services with evidence of innovation and continuous improvement. Value – The provider offers good value for money, with efficient use of resources and positive outcomes. Integration and Collaboration – The provider is well-integrated with local health and care systems and collaborates effectively with partners. Access, Inequalities and Choice – The service supports equitable access and addresses health inequalities in the local population. Social Value – The provider contributes positively to the wider social, economic, and environmental wellbeing of the community. 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.

Delivery: East Midlands

Extensions: Option for a 12-month extension beyond initial 12-month period.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record

Procedure method: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered: Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 14 Jul 2025, 13:51 BST
Last source update: 14 Jul 2025, 13:51 BST
FTS notice number: 2025/S 000-039639
Classification (CPV): Health services
Delivery area: East Midlands (UKF30)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055e9d Find a Tender

Why no open competition: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification: 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. 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: Quality and Innovation – The provider has consistently delivered high-quality services with evidence of innovation and continuous improvement. Value – The provider offers good value for money, with efficient use of resources and positive outcomes. Integration and Collaboration – The provider is well-integrated with local health and care systems and collaborates effectively with partners. Access, Inequalities and Choice – The service supports equitable access and addresses health inequalities in the local population. Social Value – The provider contributes positively to the wider social, economic, and environmental wellbeing of the community. 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.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Awards 1

Awarded value £65,5501 contract exc. VAT

Bids received 1

Contracts signed 1latest 1 Jun 2025

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
Family Action	£65,550 †	—	Awarded

Contracts

Contract 039639-2025-1 · Family Action
Signed
1 Jun 2025
Value
£65,550
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1bids	—	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawHealth Beech House, Witham Park, Waterside South , Lincoln, East Midlands, LN5 7JHContact name, email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

Family ActionAwarded supplier01068186 34 Wharf Road London, London, East Midlands, N1 7GR

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.