Planning

Lancashire Connect and Respect

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 08:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is planning a procurement process titled "Lancashire Connect and Respect," aimed at providing early intervention and prevention programmes for children and young people in secondary and further education settings. The contract, valued at £2,100,000, falls under the health and social work services category. The contract period is slated to run from 4th January 2027 to 3rd January 2030, with a future notice date anticipated on 1st July 2026. The procurement is currently in the planning stage and will adhere to the 'light touch' regime. The delivery region is designated as UKD4 within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those geared towards educational environments. Given the focus on early intervention programmes in schools, businesses with experience or capabilities in youth programmes and educational services will find this opportunity fitting. Additionally, the procurement process considers the suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, offering a valuable chance for these smaller or community-focused enterprises to grow their operations by serving a substantial public sector contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lancashire Connect and Respect

Notice Description

Lancashire Connect and Respect is intended to be an early intervention and prevention programme for children and young people predominantly offered to, and delivered in, Secondary education settings with delivery in further education settings as capacity allows

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048431-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2030 3-4 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
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

Notice Documents

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