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title: "Contract for the Provision of a Community Connection Service to Vulnerable Adults aged 18 years plus in East Lancashire"
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# Contract for the Provision of a Community Connection Service to Vulnerable Adults aged 18 years plus in East Lancashire

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4814dba0-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lancashire County Council, which is inviting tenders for the "Contract for the Provision of a Community Connection Service to Vulnerable Adults aged 18 years plus in East Lancashire." The contract, classified under social work and related services, is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 23rd May 2015, and the contract period lasting from 1st July 2015 to 31st March 2016. A total budget of £90,000 was allocated for the nine-month contract, with a potential 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in social care and community services. Businesses with expertise in partnership working, volunteer recruitment, and engaging vulnerable adults would be well-suited to compete. As this process was open for responses from suitably qualified organisations, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in providing crucial services that enhance community well-being.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council (the council) is inviting tenders for the provision of a Community Connection Service to vulnerable adults aged 18 years plus in East Lancashire (Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, Ribble Valley and Hyndburn). Applications are invited from suitably qualified organisations to manage this contract, which will be awarded for a 9 month period with a maximum option to extend for a 12 month period. Lancashire County Council's Adult Services, Health and Well-being Directorate has allocated a maximum budget of PS90,000 for the nine month period. It is expected that the contract will commence on 1st July 2015. Enabling local vulnerable adults to identify, capture and unleash their skills, experiences, knowledge and strengths and increase their connections within their local community can improve their health, well-being, confidence, self-esteem and resilience. Lancashire County Council is looking for an organisation with strong and proven experience in: * Effective partnership working, particularly with the third sector, health partners, and statutory organisations * Engaging and working with local vulnerable adults * Identifying, capturing and supporting vulnerable adults to unleash their assets * Recruiting, training and supporting volunteers. The council is of the opinion that TUPE is likely to apply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/760646b5-8997-4d25-88bd-f5d9c60789b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2015 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2015 - 31 Mar 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS NORTH WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2017 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/760646b5-8997-4d25-88bd-f5d9c60789b7
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5139d46f-7819-41cc-9d7b-6a6b3032d9e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/760646b5-8997-4d25-88bd-f5d9c60789b7
  10th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5139d46f-7819-41cc-9d7b-6a6b3032d9e2
  7th April 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
  Lancashire County Council's Oracle Sourcing System - ISupplier Portal

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