---
title: "Short Term Beds"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0513df"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0513df.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-10"
---

# Short Term Beds

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0513df

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is initiating the procurement process for "Short Term Beds," focusing on short-term accommodation services for younger and older adults. This procurement falls under the category of health and social work services and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of UKD4. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with the most recent update on 10th September 2025. The tender utilises a competitive flexible procedure, which is above the financial threshold and includes a light-touch regime. The services are planned to commence on 1st April 2026 and are expected to run until 31st March 2029. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note that future notice for more detailed information is set for release by 11th September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those offering short-term accommodation solutions. It is suitably designed to accommodate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering an inclusive opportunity for diverse business participation. With a gross contract value of £75 million, this procurement provides a significant revenue potential. Engaging in this contract could lead to business growth through the establishment of long-term relationships with a public authority like Lancashire County Council, recognised for its substantial reach and demand in the public sector. The noted start and end dates also provide ample time for businesses to prepare and deliver innovative solutions that meet the council's demands.

## Notice

Short term accommodation based services for younger and older adults

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055401-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Vauxhall |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 12:44 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055401-2025
- 15 May 2025 at 08:39 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021552-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055401-2025
  10th September 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021552-2025
  15th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.socialvalueportal.com/

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