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09 Jul 2026 at 17:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Women Focused Referral Services" was conducted by Blackpool Borough Council, a regional authority based in Blackpool, UK in the region designated as UKD42. The project falls under the health services industry category and aimed at providing a trauma-informed, gender-specific model to cater to women's needs as identified through local intelligence and Healthwatch findings. The procurement was concluded using a Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) 2023 Regulations, with the award being finalised on 1st July 2026. The contracting stage is complete, and the service contract will commence from 1st July 2026 and is expected to run until 31st March 2027, with potential extensions of up to four additional years, subject to satisfactory reviews and budget availability. The total value for the lifetime of the contract is £382,500.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in gender-specific and trauma-informed care. Lancashire Women, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Blackpool, was awarded the contract, indicating the potential fit for SMEs looking to expand in the specialised health services sector. Businesses focusing on quality, innovation, integration, collaboration, service sustainability, and the ability to reduce health inequalities while offering social value, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The service delivery is expected to enhance access and facilitate choice for local women, ultimately contributing to broader social and health improvements in the community.

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Notice Title

Women Focused Referral Services

Notice Description

This is to advise of the award of Women Focused Referral Service following Direct Award Process A of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) 2023 Regulations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed service will deliver quality through a trauma informed, gender specific model that directly responds to the needs identified through local intelligence, including recent Healthwatch findings which highlight women's preference for tailored, specialist support rather than generic provision. An award has been made following direct award process A of the Health Care (Provider Selection Regime) 2023 Regulations. It is anticipated that the contract will run from 1st July 2026 - 31st March 2027 with the option to extend incrementally by a further 1+1+1+1 years subject to satisfactory contract review and budget availability. The lifetime value of the contract is PS382,500

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract award notice. The contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The decision makers are the member of the Public Health Senior Management Team and there have been no conflicts of interest declared.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c805
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064932-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£382,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NB
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANCASHIRE WOMEN

Further Information

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