Planning

Market Engagement Short-Term Beds External Preferred Provider List (PPL)

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Jun 2025 at 13:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is planning a procurement process for the "Market Engagement Short-Term Beds External Preferred Provider List (PPL)" within the health and social work services category. The process is currently in the planning stage, aimed at re-commissioning services for individuals needing short-term bed-based recovery or support post-hospital or home incidents. This initiative involves engaging with stakeholders about the new service's key elements and changes from the existing provision. The procurement involves a framework agreement and is considered above the threshold. A key milestone is scheduled for 31 July 2025, where further details and an overview of the proposed service offer will be shared. This procurement process, identifiable by the code ocds-h6vhtk-0547c6, is primarily located in the UKD4 region of the United Kingdom. The planned contract period is set from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social work services. SMEs and VCSEs are specifically identified as suitable entities to compete for this framework agreement, which is part of the light touch regime. Engaging in this tender offers businesses the chance to provide essential recovery services, thus expanding their portfolio in public sector contracts while contributing to community health advancements. Companies with expertise in service delivery to vulnerable populations or those with experience in collaborating with local authorities will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to solidify their market presence and establish long-term relationships with Lancashire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement Short-Term Beds External Preferred Provider List (PPL)

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council (LCC) is undertaking an exercise to re commission the Short-Term Beds External Preferred Provider List (PPL). This service enables individuals who are either in an acute hospital or have experienced an issue at home to have a period of recovery and/or ongoing support in a bed-based setting so they can regain a level of independence and return home. The Authority wishes to engage with key stakeholders in relation to some of the key elements of the proposed new service, including changes from the existing provision. We invite providers to attend one of the sessions where commissioners will provide an overview of the proposed service offer, intended procurement details and approximate timelines. more details can be found here: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/short-term-beds-external-preferred-provider-list-ppl/

Planning Information

Please see below link for details https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/short-term-beds-external-preferred-provider-list-ppl/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0547c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031967-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
caphprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk, sales@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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