---
title: "Deaf Link Worker"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060c99"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-22"
---

# Deaf Link Worker

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060c99

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Lancashire County Council involves the provision of Deaf Link Worker Services, under the project title "Deaf Link Worker". This contract is within the health and social work services category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKD4. The procurement method was limited, designed for below threshold contracts with limited competition. Key dates include the contract being signed on 18th December 2025, with the active period starting on 1st January 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2029, with the possibility of renewal with three months' written notice, extending potentially until 31st March 2031. This tender has reached the completion stage, with the award made to Deafway, a supplier based in Preston. The total contract value amounts to £206,900.55 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise or specialisation in deaf services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), similar to the awarded supplier Deafway, would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, especially those looking to enhance their service offerings in regional health and social care sectors. Engaging in these types of contracts could provide businesses with a stable revenue stream and facilitate growth by expanding their client base within governmental frameworks.

## Notice

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF DEAF LINK WORKER SERVICES 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005899-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £206,900 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 15:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005899-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005899-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.deafway.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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