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title: "Preventing Abuse Behaviour Change Programme"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Preventing Abuse Behaviour Change Programme

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067d6b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Preventing Abuse Behaviour Change Programme" was initiated by Lancashire County Council, a sub-central government public authority in the UK. The programme aims to support young people exhibiting violent and abusive behaviour, preventing long-term adverse effects. This contract falls under the services category, specifically counselling services, and was awarded to BLACKBURN AND DARWEN DISTRICT WITHOUT ABUSE LIMITED. The procurement method used was limited competition, indicating a below-threshold process. Key dates include the contract's start on April 1, 2026, and its completion on March 31, 2029. The contract award was officially signed on March 31, 2026, with a gross value of £478,410. The procurement took place in the UKD region, encompassing several localities including Blackburn and Preston.

This tender presents business growth opportunities primarily for organisations providing counselling services, particularly those specialising in behaviour change programmes for youth. Companies like BLACKBURN AND DARWEN DISTRICT WITHOUT ABUSE LIMITED, which is classified as an SME and a voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE), are well-suited for such contracts due to their specialised services in this sector. The light-touch regime highlights the importance of expertise in dealing with sensitive social issues and could be attractive to businesses with a track record of delivering similar services within educational or community settings. Engaging in such tenders can enhance a company’s portfolio and reputation within the public sector.

## Notice

The contract supports young people between the ages of 11 and 19 (25 for those in special needs schools) displaying violent and abusive behaviour as early as possible to help prevent severe and lasting impacts for them and those around them.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031683-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | £478,410 |

## 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 | BLACKBURN AND DARWEN DISTRICT WITHOUT ABUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 06:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031683-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031683-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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