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25 Jun 2026 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Venues for Leading the Way 26" contract has been completed with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire as the buying organisation. This procurement, managed under a limited competition method, focuses on providing hotel meeting and conference services. The contract, which runs from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028, utilises venues in various locations within the Preston and Blackburn regions. Notable suppliers include SODEXO LIMITED, Preston Grasshoppers Rugby Football Club Limited, ST CATHERINE'S SOCIAL ENTERPRISE LIMITED, and YEOMAN PRESTON LIMITED. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically for hotel meeting and conference services, with the contract valued at £94,000, excluding taxes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that offer conference and event venues, particularly those with the capability to host large groups and provide comprehensive meeting services. It is ideal for organisations like hotel chains, social enterprises with venue space, and sports clubs with multifunctional facilities. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to establish long-term relationships with public sector clients and gain recurring business opportunities. Both large-scale providers and SMEs, particularly those operating within the targeted regions, stand to benefit from participating in similar tender processes.

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Notice Title

Venues for Leading the Way 26

Notice Description

To approve the use of Preston Grasshoppers, St Catherines Hospice (The Mill), Holiday Inn Express, Preston South and Blackburn Rovers Ewood Park (Via Sodexo), for venues for The Leading the Way Programme for the period 1st June 2026 until 31st May 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059814-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

PRESTON GRASSHOPPERS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB

SODEXO

ST CATHERINE'S SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

YEOMAN PRESTON

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