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title: "Market Engagement Short-Term Beds External Preferred Provider List (PPL)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0547c6"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-12"
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# Market Engagement Short-Term Beds External Preferred Provider List (PPL)

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0547c6

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is planning a procurement process for the "Market Engagement Short-Term Beds External Preferred Provider List (PPL)" within the health and social work services category. The process is currently in the planning stage, aimed at re-commissioning services for individuals needing short-term bed-based recovery or support post-hospital or home incidents. This initiative involves engaging with stakeholders about the new service's key elements and changes from the existing provision. The procurement involves a framework agreement and is considered above the threshold. A key milestone is scheduled for 31 July 2025, where further details and an overview of the proposed service offer will be shared. This procurement process, identifiable by the code ocds-h6vhtk-0547c6, is primarily located in the UKD4 region of the United Kingdom. The planned contract period is set from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. 

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social work services. SMEs and VCSEs are specifically identified as suitable entities to compete for this framework agreement, which is part of the light touch regime. Engaging in this tender offers businesses the chance to provide essential recovery services, thus expanding their portfolio in public sector contracts while contributing to community health advancements. Companies with expertise in service delivery to vulnerable populations or those with experience in collaborating with local authorities will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to solidify their market presence and establish long-term relationships with Lancashire County Council.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council (LCC) is undertaking an exercise to re commission the Short-Term Beds External Preferred Provider List (PPL). This service enables individuals who are either in an acute hospital or have experienced an issue at home to have a period of recovery and/or ongoing support in a bed-based setting so they can regain a level of independence and return home. The Authority wishes to engage with key stakeholders in relation to some of the key elements of the proposed new service, including changes from the existing provision. We invite providers to attend one of the sessions where commissioners will provide an overview of the proposed service offer, intended procurement details and approximate timelines. more details can be found here: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/short-term-beds-external-preferred-provider-list-ppl/

### Planning Information

Please see below link for details https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/short-term-beds-external-preferred-provider-list-ppl/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031967-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| 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 | Planning |
| 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

- 12 Jun 2025 at 13:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031967-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031967-2025
  12th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/short-term-beds-external-preferred-provider-list-ppl/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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