Management and Administration of Mental Health and Well-being Community Fund

The Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a service provider for the management and administration of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Community Investment Fund (MHWCIF) across Lincolnshire. The selected provider will be responsible for the end-to-end administration of grant applications and awards, including conducting due diligence, governance activities, and monitoring funding allocated to Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations. Key deliverables include providing financial and performance reporting, supporting funded organisations with capacity building and volunteer development, and evaluating the outcomes of community-based mental health projects. Additionally, the provider must engage in proactive outreach to maximize participation and build sector resilience. This solicitation, numbered C475248, has an estimated initial value of 414,000 GBP excluding VAT. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028, with options to extend for two additional one-year periods, potentially totaling three years. The award will be based on the Most Advantageous Tender, with evaluation weighting heavily focused on quality at 80 percent, followed by social value at 10 percent and price at 10 percent. The procurement is noted as particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE). Submissions must be made in English via the Atamis portal by 2 November 2026, and the contract will be subject to NHS Terms and Conditions PA2023.