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Crisis/Drop in Service

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

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11 Mar 2026 at 18:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is involved in the procurement of a Crisis/Drop-In Service, classified within the health services industry category. The process is at the award stage under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), rather than the usual Public Contracts Regulations. The procurement involves a direct award to the existing provider, West Lancs Crisis and Info Centre (Birchwood), located in the UKD4 region. Crucial dates include a standstill period starting from the publication of the award notice on 11 March 2026, with representations by providers due by 24 March 2026. The service has a planned commencement date of 1 April 2026 and is expected to run until 31 March 2027, valued at approximately £160,376.

The procurement of the Crisis/Drop-In Service represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those capable of demonstrating high standards in quality and innovation, value integration, collaboration, and social value. As the contract follows a direct award process and is designed for an existing provider that is already fulfilling similar services, ideal candidates would be businesses that have proven track records in addressing health inequalities and improving access to essential services. The procurement method used suggests a streamlined process, potentially offering growth opportunities to SMEs that specialise in maintaining consistent service delivery in health crises management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Crisis/Drop in Service

Notice Description

The provision of a Crisis/Drop in Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Crisis/Drop in Service Start Date: 01/04/2026 End Date: 31/03/2027 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS160,376 however the final contract value is still to be finalised. 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 24 March 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-0667cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022061-2026
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
£160,376 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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

West Lancs Crisis and Info Centre (Birchwood)

Further Information

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