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Lancashire Childrens Short Breaks Framework

Lancashire County Council

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Planning

15 May 2025 at 09:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is in the planning stage for the Lancashire Children's Short Breaks Framework, led by Lancashire County Council. This initiative falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category and is aimed at providing individualised support for children with disabilities in the UK, specifically the UKD4 region. The procurement method employed is a competitive flexible procedure, relevant to a planned framework agreement with a contract period from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2035. Key dates include the planned future notice date of 1st April 2026. The contracting authority, Lancashire County Council, is supported by SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD for the evaluation and management of social value deliverables.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector, especially those with experience in providing tailored disability support services. It will be particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the procurement's suitability criteria. With a gross value of £50 million, participating businesses have the potential to secure a substantial contract that ensures steady business growth and the ability to contribute positively to community well-being over an extended period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lancashire Childrens Short Breaks Framework

Notice Description

The service will provide individualised support for children with disabilities who have an assessed need.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0513e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021561-2025
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
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 5 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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