---
title: "Lancashire Childrens Short Breaks Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0513e6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-15"
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# Lancashire Childrens Short Breaks Framework

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0513e6

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## Summary

The procurement process is in the planning stage for the Lancashire Children's Short Breaks Framework, led by Lancashire County Council. This initiative falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category and is aimed at providing individualised support for children with disabilities in the UK, specifically the UKD4 region. The procurement method employed is a competitive flexible procedure, relevant to a planned framework agreement with a contract period from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2035. Key dates include the planned future notice date of 1st April 2026. The contracting authority, Lancashire County Council, is supported by SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD for the evaluation and management of social value deliverables.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector, especially those with experience in providing tailored disability support services. It will be particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the procurement's suitability criteria. With a gross value of £50 million, participating businesses have the potential to secure a substantial contract that ensures steady business growth and the ability to contribute positively to community well-being over an extended period.

## Notice

The service will provide individualised support for children with disabilities who have an assessed need.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021561-2025 |
| 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 | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| 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

- 15 May 2025 at 08:42 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021561-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021561-2025
  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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