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title: "Tier 4 Substance Use Services - Market Engagement"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-10-10"
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# Tier 4 Substance Use Services - Market Engagement

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5444fd0-0f0f-47d8-a149-41008a9cf495

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## Summary

The Lancashire County Council is planning a tender process for Tier 4 Substance Use Services and is currently engaging with key stakeholders to discuss their plans. The engagement will end on October 20th, 2023. Businesses interested in health and social work services in the North West region of the United Kingdom can participate. The council invites responses until October 20th, 2023, with the intention of following up with a formal procurement process.

This tender by Lancashire County Council presents growth opportunities for small and voluntary sector enterprises interested in providing health and social work services. The engagement phase allows businesses to understand the council's requirements and prepare for the upcoming procurement process. Businesses suited for this opportunity should ensure they are registered on the council's Supplier portal and follow updates regularly to stay informed about the tender process and any potential amendments.

## Notice

"Tier 4 Substance Use Services - Market Engagement Lancashire County Council (LCC) is in the process of undertaking an exercise to commission Tier 4 Substance Use services. Prior to the commencement of a procurement, we wish to engage with key stakeholders about the key elements of our plans. The provider engagement questionnaire can be accessed via the Lancashire County Council Website 'View tender opportunities' page until Friday 20th October We would welcome a response from your organisation. Responses need to be received by Friday 20th October 2023. It is our intention that a procurement process will follow this market engagement. Please ensure your organisation is registered on our Supplier portal on the Lancashire County Council website, and check the Supplier portal page regularly for updates. The feedback gained from the market engagement may be used in the planning and conduct of a subsequent procurement process. However, LCC reserves the right to amend what is set out in the market engagement. Any procurement process that may be conducted will only be in accordance with the procurement documents that are published."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35a95687-aa83-422b-bcf5-fa4d930a2b76 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2023 at 10:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35a95687-aa83-422b-bcf5-fa4d930a2b76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35a95687-aa83-422b-bcf5-fa4d930a2b76
  10th October 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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