Planning

Daytime Support (Mental Health/Learning Disability services)

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

15 May 2025 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Daytime Support (Mental Health/Learning Disability services)" is currently in the planning stage, led by Lancashire County Council, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom. The procurement method being employed is a competitive flexible procedure under a light-touch regime. The contract, valued at £9,000,000, involves delivering health and social work services in the region identified by the CPV code 85000000. The planned start of the contract is 1st October 2026, with a planned end date of 30th September 2036. The tender aims to address the needs of individuals requiring support for mental health and learning disabilities. Key dates to note include a potential future notice slated for 1st October 2025.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for service providers in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive daytime support services. Businesses that cater to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those with social value credentials may find this tender especially suitable. Given the involvement of SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD as the procuring entity focused on social value, businesses with a strong commitment to creating social impact will be well-positioned to compete. The ten-year duration of the contract also provides a stable and long-term engagement potential for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Daytime Support (Mental Health/Learning Disability services)

Notice Description

The delivery of services for daytime activities for people with mental health and learning disability needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0513e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021554-2025
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
£9,000,000 £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 2036 Over 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, saupport@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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