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Block Contracts for Independent Non-Maintained Special School Placements

Lancashire County Council

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 09:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is planning a procurement process for "Block Contracts for Independent Non-Maintained Special School Placements," aimed at addressing immediate demand for these services. The process is currently in the planning stage, with detailed information released on 26th May 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting special education, health, and social work services in the United Kingdom, particularly within the UKD4 region. The planned contract period is from 1st July 2026 to 31st May 2033. Interested parties should note the communication date for future notices is set for 30th June 2026. The procurement is underpinned by legal provisions from the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation and utilises the light touch regime.

This tender presents sizable business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, given its suitability criteria. With an estimated value of £300 million, businesses specialising in special education services or health and social work sectors may find this contract particularly advantageous. The contract's long-term nature, spanning nearly seven years, further implies sustained growth potential. The process, managed by the Social Value Portal Ltd, promises ongoing support for social value deliverables, fostering an environment where businesses that emphasise social value can thrive. This opportunity is well-suited for organisations with the capacity to meet substantial service demands and contribute to the social value objectives outlined by the contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Block Contracts for Independent Non-Maintained Special School Placements

Notice Description

Interim Block Contracts for Independent Non-Maintained Special School Placements to meet immediate demand.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a295
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048394-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 May 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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