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Deaf Link Worker

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Lancashire County Council involves the provision of Deaf Link Worker Services, under the project title "Deaf Link Worker". This contract is within the health and social work services category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKD4. The procurement method was limited, designed for below threshold contracts with limited competition. Key dates include the contract being signed on 18th December 2025, with the active period starting on 1st January 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2029, with the possibility of renewal with three months' written notice, extending potentially until 31st March 2031. This tender has reached the completion stage, with the award made to Deafway, a supplier based in Preston. The total contract value amounts to £206,900.55 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise or specialisation in deaf services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), similar to the awarded supplier Deafway, would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, especially those looking to enhance their service offerings in regional health and social care sectors. Engaging in these types of contracts could provide businesses with a stable revenue stream and facilitate growth by expanding their client base within governmental frameworks.

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Notice Title

Deaf Link Worker

Notice Description

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF DEAF LINK WORKER SERVICES 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005899-2026
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

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
£206,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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

DEAFWAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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