Planning

Community Support Service for Neurodivergence

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

26 May 2026 at 15:38

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

26 May 2026 at 15:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is initiating a procurement process for a "Community Support Service for Neurodivergence" set to commence in 2027. This project aims to deliver essential health and social work services that support neurodivergent individuals, encouraging inclusion, independence, and wellbeing. The procurement is overseen by the sub-central government authority based in Preston, United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement method is an open procedure. The official planning update was published on 26th May 2026, with a future notice date anticipated on 1st September 2026, as the council prepares for finalising offers and services.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in health and social work services, specifically those who can offer practical, emotional, and social support structures. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited due to the procurement's focus on innovative and community-centric solutions. Entrants can leverage this opportunity to expand their operations, influence positive community change, and establish themselves in this pivotal service sector over the projected contract span from 2027 to 2032.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Support Service for Neurodivergence

Notice Description

A community-based service providing practical, emotional, and social support for neurodivergent individuals, promoting inclusion, independence, and wellbeing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a452
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049077-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
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 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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