Planning

Event Promotion

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Mar 2026 at 10:57

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council, located in Preston, England, is currently in the planning stage for an event under the title "Event Promotion" within the industry category of business services, specifically targeting services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The council aims to engage with Lancashire markets to gather insights and improve future procurement strategies. Key dates include a webinar on 31st March 2026 and a face-to-face event on 7th April 2026 at County Hall in Preston. The planning stage emphasises early market engagement to foster communication and partnership opportunities, with the organisation keen on furthering commercial collaboration.

This market engagement presents significant opportunities for businesses to grow by aligning with Lancashire County Council's future procurement strategies. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) operating in the North West of the United Kingdom. Participating businesses can benefit from networking, exposure to the marketplace of partners, and insights from the Crown Commercial Service and the University of Lancashire. By engaging in these sessions, businesses can influence future commercial approaches and explore potential collaborations, enhancing their visibility and presence in government contracting realms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Event Promotion

Notice Description

**Market Engagement** Lancashire County Council is seeking to engage all Lancashire markets to discuss with us how they work and how they can work with Lancashire County Council to support our competition and better commercial delivery of goods, works and services. This is not related to any individual procurement or contract but is an engagement to help Businesses understand how to work with Lancashire, and for Lancashire County Council to understand market insights which can shape how we procure / commission in the future. Lancashire County Council plans to undertake, but does not commit to, the following market engagement activities: Webinar on 31st March 2026 at 10:00am to 12:00pm Face to Face event at County Hall Preston on 7th April 2026 from 10:00am until 1:00pm The market engagement offers the opportunity to hear from the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) and University of Lancashire (UCL) whilst also provides the opportunity to discuss market insights and opportunities with procurement and contract management colleagues. There will be networking opportunities and a marketplace of partners for suppliers to explore. Feedback from suppliers via this market engagement will help inform our thinking and shape the future commercial strategy. If you are interested in this potential opportunity, Lancashire County Council would like to engage with you. Please register on Lancashire County Council - Meet the Buyer Event | LCC Events or email your company details to procurementcontractmanagement@lancashire.gov.uk This is Market Engagement for to inform future commercial strategy and approaches, as such, Lancashire County Council is not obligated to run any individual procurement following this activity and is not liable for any costs associated with participating in this Early Market Engagement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3fa825e4-1c1a-4f07-bded-debff229b434
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5998faa6-3153-4979-a47b-5e827e41d1a6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Apr 20263 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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