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Family Safeguarding Service

Lancashire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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02 Sep 2025 at 15:10

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22 Jul 2025 at 16:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Lancashire County Council focuses on providing a Family Safeguarding Service, designated under the CPV code 85121270 for psychiatrist or psychologist services. This contract falls within the services category and covers a multi-disciplinary approach to supporting families in Lancashire. The procurement stage has progressed to a contract award as confirmed on 2nd September 2025. The services are expected to commence on 6th September 2025, with the contract running for 3 years and 10 months. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £3,729,761. The process was conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) without a prior call for competition due to its specific regulatory status outside the usual EU directive application.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for providers in the mental health services sector, particularly those specialising in innovative and integrated mental health support solutions. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, timely parental mental health support, while addressing health inequalities and facilitating choice, align well with the contract's key evaluation criteria. The procurement, targeted at enhancing service sustainability and collaboration, is particularly suited to existing providers with a strong, demonstrable track record in service delivery, aiming to uphold and enhance the welfare of families and children within the region. The awarding criteria placed significant weighting on value, quality, and innovation, making it an appealing opportunity for skilled organisations aiming to expand their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Family Safeguarding Service

Notice Description

The Lancashire Family Safeguarding Service is a strengths-based, multi-disciplinary approach to supporting families and keeping children safe. It focuses on working collaboratively with the whole family to address challenges that may impact parenting and child welfare.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Lancashire Family Safeguarding Service is a strengths-based, multi-disciplinary approach to supporting families and keeping children safe. It focuses on working collaboratively with the whole family to address challenges that may impact parenting and child welfare. The anticipated Service Commencement Date is 06/09/2025. Contract duration for 3 years 10 months. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Direct Award process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS3,729,761 This is an existing service. The intention is to award to the existing provider.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 1st August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05641e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053230-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,729,761 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Family Safeguarding Service

Further Information

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