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Short Term Beds

Lancashire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

10 Sep 2025 at 13:44

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

15 May 2025 at 09:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is initiating the procurement process for "Short Term Beds," focusing on short-term accommodation services for younger and older adults. This procurement falls under the category of health and social work services and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of UKD4. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with the most recent update on 10th September 2025. The tender utilises a competitive flexible procedure, which is above the financial threshold and includes a light-touch regime. The services are planned to commence on 1st April 2026 and are expected to run until 31st March 2029. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note that future notice for more detailed information is set for release by 11th September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those offering short-term accommodation solutions. It is suitably designed to accommodate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering an inclusive opportunity for diverse business participation. With a gross contract value of £75 million, this procurement provides a significant revenue potential. Engaging in this contract could lead to business growth through the establishment of long-term relationships with a public authority like Lancashire County Council, recognised for its substantial reach and demand in the public sector. The noted start and end dates also provide ample time for businesses to prepare and deliver innovative solutions that meet the council's demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Short Term Beds

Notice Description

Short term accommodation based services for younger and older adults

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0513df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055401-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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 0LD
Postcode Area
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
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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