Planning

Market Engagement Virtual Event - Workforce Influenza Vaccination Programme: On-site Settings Delivery Model

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Feb 2026 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is initiating a procurement process for a Workforce Influenza Vaccination Programme, with the procurement stage currently in the planning phase. This procurement opportunity is classified under services provided by medical personnel, and the contract is valued at £165,000. A virtual market engagement event is scheduled for 6th March 2026 at 11:00 AM, and potential tenderers are encouraged to attend this informative session, taking place at the buying organisation's premises in Preston, UKD4 region. The engagement event aims to clarify the scope, service expectations, and registration procedures with Oracle Fusion needed to compete in this tender process successfully. Interested parties must email their participation details to Tracy.Pickens@Lancashire.gov.uk.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those capable of administering on-site flu vaccinations for employees. Organisations with experience in handling health services contracts or those looking to expand their operations within the regional authority sector may find this opportunity appealing. Additionally, companies well-versed in leveraging supplier portals like Oracle Fusion could benefit significantly by following procurement updates and future notices. Lancashire County Council invites potential providers to engage actively and prepare for the anticipated competitive procurement within the coming year, allowing businesses to network, refine their offerings, and align them with governmental needs in public health domains.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement Virtual Event - Workforce Influenza Vaccination Programme: On-site Settings Delivery Model

Notice Description

Following feedback from a Market Engagement questionnaire, we are conducting a further virtual information event on 06/03/2026 at 11am. The topics which will be covered in this further market engagement virtual event will include: - The scope and description of the service - Our expectations from the successful provider - A brief overview of our requirements for the new service - How to register with Oracle Fusion as a supplier - How to access the supplier portal and view tenders - How to submit your tender

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lancashire County Council (LCC) is in the process of undertaking an exercise to commission flu vaccinations for LCC employees on LCC premises. We wish to engage with key stakeholders in relation to a potential competitive procurement of the services. Previously, a Market Engagement questionnaire was conducted to hear from potential applicants about this proposal and to gain insight into whether the requirements set out in the draft specification are reasonable. Following a review of the responses, it has come to our attention that a further virtual information event could be useful for potential tenderers. The topics which will be covered in this further market engagement virtual event will include: - The scope and description of the service - Our expectations from the successful provider - A brief overview of our requirements for the new service - Accessing Oracle Fusion/Social Value Portal - Typical documents to expect If your organisation is interested in attending, please provide the following details in an email to Tracy.Pickens@Lancashire.Gov.UK and a virtual Microsoft Teams invite will be sent to you: - Name of Organisation - Name of Attendee(s) - Contact email address Following the market engagement event, LCC may advertise the procurement of Workforce Flu within the next 12 months. A draft specification will be available. A recording of the Market Engagement event and the presentation slides will be made available on this page for future reference and for those unable to attend. LCC reserves the right to amend what is set out in the market engagement. Any process that may be conducted will only be in accordance with the procurement documents that are published. Additional information: LCC reserves the right to amend what is set out in the market engagement. Any process that may be conducted will only be in accordance with the procurement documents that are published.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016974-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

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