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Positive Action in the Community (PAC) Provision of Public Health Services

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2025 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Positive Action in the Community (PAC) Provision of Public Health Services," focusing on the industry category of Health training services. The services are to raise awareness and build skills around public mental health and suicide prevention in Lancashire. The procurement, initiated through a limited competition under the light touch regime, was finalised with an award date of 3rd July 2025 and will run until 31st March 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £116,000, specifies the delivery of a minimum of 60 accredited training courses annually, alongside participant evaluations and case studies. Located in Preston, Lancashire County Council operates as the buying organisation within the sub-central government public authority sector.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in public health services and training. PAC - POSITIVE ACTION IN THE COMMUNITY LTD, an SME and the supplier for this contract, showcases the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to gain business within the public sector. Companies with expertise in health training and an accredited course roster will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this space. The procurement approach, though limited, highlights potential opportunities for organisations capable of handling specific public health initiatives and building resilience in mental health and suicide prevention. Businesses looking to expand in the public health training services domain should consider similar procurement opportunities for future growth.

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Notice Title

Positive Action in the Community (PAC) Provision of Public Health Services

Notice Description

Raise awareness of and build skills and resilience around public mental health and suicide prevention in Lancashire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040824-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80561000 - Health training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£116,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcontractmanagement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAC - POSITIVE ACTION IN THE COMMUNITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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