Planning

Boost 6 Programme

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 15:26

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22 May 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Boost 6 Programme." This project is part of the public authority's efforts to support business growth in the Lancashire region. The procurement process falls under the services category and relates to business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The planning phase is currently underway, with a future notice date set for 1st September 2026. The anticipated contract period will begin on 1st January 2027 and conclude by 31st December 2028, with the possibility of renewal extending until 2030. The project will be delivered within the UKD4 region, with Lancashire County Council acting as the main buyer.

The "Boost 6 Programme" presents numerous opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing services aimed at enhancing business growth. Companies focusing on consultancy, marketing, legal advice, and other related services will find this tender particularly beneficial. The initiative aims to stimulate the local economy, create new job opportunities, and support the potential growth of businesses in Lancashire. Hence, enterprises with innovative solutions in these areas stand to gain substantially by participating in the procurement process. This tender could be a strategic step for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector, particularly within the socio-economic fabric of Lancashire.

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Notice Title

Boost 6 Programme

Notice Description

The provision of the Council's Boost programme via Lancashire's Business Growth Hub which offers a programme of support to Lancashire businesses to help realise growth potential, create jobs, and boost the Lancashire economy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048225-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
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

Further Information

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