Planning

Intensive therapeutic and short breaks service for SEND

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

15 May 2025 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for an "Intensive Therapeutic and Short Breaks Service for SEND," aimed at supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) within their local communities. This service falls under the "Health and social work services" category and is part of a competitive flexible procedure, with a gross contract value of £5,200,000. The contract, planned to start on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2030, will be executed in the UKD4 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process adheres to the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, reflecting a light-touch regime and is above-threshold, with crucial documentation published on 15th May 2025 and further communications anticipated by 1st October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social services domain, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the suitability criteria are favorable for such organizations. The procurement's focus on children with SEND can enable firms with expertise in therapeutic interventions and community support services to expand their operations and reinforce their market presence. The involvement of SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD as a procuring entity emphasizes the value of social deliverables, which can attract businesses committed to sustainable and community-focused service delivery.

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Notice Title

Intensive therapeutic and short breaks service for SEND

Notice Description

An intensive therapeutic and short breaks service intended to enable children with SEND, who may display behaviour that challenges, to be supported to live in their local communities rather than residential settings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0513de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021551-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
caphprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk, support@socialvalueportal.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Vauxhall
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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