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Adult and Young Carers and Managing Challenging/Complex Behaviour Service

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

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20 Jan 2026 at 15:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is in the procurement stage for the contract titled "Adult and Young Carers and Managing Challenging/Complex Behaviour Service," classified under the health services category in the UKD4 region. This procurement is conducted under a limited method, specifically a Provider Selection Regime (PSR), following the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract is intended to be awarded to an existing provider, Blackpool Carers Centre Ltd, ensuring continuity in health services from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £300,494. The standstill period for representations ends on 2nd February 2026.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services to demonstrate value and innovation in the sector, particularly for those experienced in supporting carers and managing complex behaviours. Though this process involves a direct award to Blackpool Carers Centre Ltd, the tender underscores the importance of service quality and sustainability, which could prompt other businesses to refine their offerings for future opportunities. Businesses with strong capabilities in improving access, reducing inequalities, and providing exceptional social value could considerably benefit from engaging in such procurement processes, even if indirectly, by positioning themselves as competitive future candidates.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult and Young Carers and Managing Challenging/Complex Behaviour Service

Notice Description

The provision of an Adult and Young Carers, Managing Challenging Behaviour Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of an Adult and Young Carers, Managing Challenging Behaviour Service. Start Date: 01/04/2025 End Date: 31/03/2026 The lifetime value of the contract is PS300,494. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

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 processes as set out in the PSR have been applied and not the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 02/02/2026. 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-060a3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004941-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,494 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 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
NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
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

Blackpool Carers Centre Ltd

Further Information

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