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title: "LPS - Learning Disability Residential Short Breaks Service In The South Ribble or Chorley District - RFQ 13431314"
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# LPS - Learning Disability Residential Short Breaks Service In The South Ribble or Chorley District - RFQ 13431314

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9bce079-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is issuing a contract for the "LPS - Learning Disability Residential Short Breaks Service In The South Ribble or Chorley District - RFQ 13431314," valued at £328,224. This procurement, classified under Health and social work services, was published on 12 May 2016 and has a contract period running from 1 October 2016 to 1 October 2017. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 10 June 2016. The service aims to support carers of adults with learning disabilities by providing planned respite and emergency placements.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), who are positioned to deliver health and social work services. As the contract involves crucial support for individuals with learning disabilities, businesses that specialise in care services, particularly those offering respite and emergency care, should consider competing for this contract. Winning this contract can enhance your reputation and foster partnerships within the public health sector.

## Notice

The service will enable carers of adults with a learning disability to have periods of planned respite from their caring role and where necessary, will enable emergency placements for people in crisis to avoid out of area placements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e51e166-d098-40d0-88ba-de5a5229f4e2 |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2016 - 1 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £328,224 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £328,224 |
| 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 | CREATIVE SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2017 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e51e166-d098-40d0-88ba-de5a5229f4e2
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93eb8a68-a130-4a6e-ae23-2bcbc0753e66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e51e166-d098-40d0-88ba-de5a5229f4e2
  9th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93eb8a68-a130-4a6e-ae23-2bcbc0753e66
  12th May 2016 - 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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