---
title: "Crisis / Drop In Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e2c7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-01-16"
---

# Crisis / Drop In Service

Buyer: NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e2c7

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## Summary

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has concluded the contract for a "Crisis / Drop In Service" within the health services sector, addressing specific areas in Greater Preston and Chorley and South Ribble. With the procurement method adhering to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, this contract was awarded through a direct process, bypassing the typical call for competition. The contract, valued at £359,670, began on 1st April 2025 and will be valid until 31st March 2026, marking its completion stage. This initiative underscores NHS Lancashire's commitment to addressing health service provisions in the UKD4 region, specifically targeting the enhancement of existing services without the application of new competition processes.

This procurement creates substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the health services sector capable of meeting stringent quality and integration standards. The tender favours existing providers like WayThrough, indicating an emphasis on continuity and service quality, promoting stability within the region's health services. Fast-growing health service businesses keen on expanding in health innovation, reducing health inequalities, and enhancing regional accessibility could leverage similar opportunities to align with public sector standards, drawing from the successful model employed by the incumbent provider. This assurance of existing contracts can prompt external businesses to refine their offerings to compete effectively in subsequent tenders.

## Notice

The provision of a Crisis / Drop In service (The Haven) for Greater Preston and Chorley and South Ribble.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Crisis / Drop In service (The Haven) for Greater Preston and Chorley and South Ribble. Start Date: 01/04/2025 End Date: 31/03/2026 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS352,100 however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 28th February 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004051-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £352,100 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XB |
| 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 | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WAYTHROUGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 16:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004051-2026
- 17 Feb 2025 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005406-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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