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title: "CORP - Provision of Services at and Operation of the Preston Youth Zone"
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# CORP - Provision of Services at and Operation of the Preston Youth Zone

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53fdb0ea-57fa-4d45-ab8d-b6429383184c

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council, based in Preston, is currently involved in the tender process for the "Provision of Services at and Operation of the Preston Youth Zone". This initiative is part of a broader regeneration effort surrounding the Preston Bus Station and aims to enhance community support services for young people. The procurement, classified under "Civic betterment and community facility support services", is being conducted through an open procedure, compliant with the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016. The contract is set to commence on 1 July 2018, with a duration of up to 25 years, concluding on 30 June 2044. The tender period closed on 8 June 2018, with a total contract value estimated at £42 million.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in a long-term service provision contract. Companies involved in community services, youth engagement, and facility management would find this project particularly well-suited to their expertise. The substantial investment detail required in the financial model suggests potential for businesses to demonstrate innovative strategies for delivering valuable community outcomes while ensuring a reasonable return on investment.

## Notice

Preston Youth Zone (PYZ) is a project that forms part of the larger programme of activity that is taking place in the regeneration of the Preston Bus Station and multi-storey car park in Lancashire. PYZ can be described as co-locating universal positive activities for young people with targeted services for those young people seeking specialist support. Lancashire County Council are seeking to procure a Concessionaire who will take on the operational and financial risk associated with delivering the PYZ. It is envisaged that the contract will commence on or around the 1 July 2018. The contract is being procured in accordance with the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016. Therefore the successful tenderer is asked to justify an optimum duration of the contract, up to a maximum lease period of 25 years, to enable the tenderer to recoup investments planned to perform the concession as well as make a reasonable return on invested capital. Tenderers are therefore asked to provide a fully costed financial model outlining the time period required to recoup the investments made in performing the concession and make a reasonable return on invested capital. Investment includes initial investments and investments during the life of the concession contract. Please view the tender documents for further details. Additional information: Please note the contract end date is actually 30/06/2044.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad44cc8a-4749-453b-a092-8ca1da08bf79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 8XJ |
| 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 | N/A |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2018 at 10:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad44cc8a-4749-453b-a092-8ca1da08bf79
- 18 Jun 2018 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad44cc8a-4749-453b-a092-8ca1da08bf79
- 23 Apr 2018 at 15:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ed34c8-11a1-4214-b7b0-5284c465e0cf
- 23 Apr 2018 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ed34c8-11a1-4214-b7b0-5284c465e0cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad44cc8a-4749-453b-a092-8ca1da08bf79
  18th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ed34c8-11a1-4214-b7b0-5284c465e0cf
  23rd April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
  iSupplier Portal (Sourcing Supplier)

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