Tender

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

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

09 Mar 2026 at 12:28

Planning

25 Feb 2026 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is progressing with its Workforce Influenza Vaccination Programme, particularly focusing on an on-site settings delivery model for its employees. The procurement is categorised under services provided by medical personnel, representative of CPV code 85141000. The process, currently in a tender update phase, involves a virtual event that was held on 6th March 2026, following a market engagement questionnaire. Interested parties should anticipate future notices around 16th March 2026. The overarching objective is planned under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, ensuring quality services across the UKD4 region, specifically at County Hall, Preston, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in medical services or health solutions. Companies capable of delivering high-quality flu vaccinations within workplace settings stand to benefit considerably. Those with expertise in managing healthcare services and navigating electronic procurement platforms like Oracle Fusion are well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on registering and accessing tenders through the system. By engaging in these procurement exercises, businesses can expand their operational footprint, leveraging insights gleaned from the virtual engagement session, and enhancing their capability to secure sizable contracts within the region.

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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/020864-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 2026Expired
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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