---
title: "Venues for Leading the Way 26"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bd01"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE"
published: "2026-06-25"
---

# Venues for Leading the Way 26

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bd01

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Venues for Leading the Way 26" contract has been completed with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire as the buying organisation. This procurement, managed under a limited competition method, focuses on providing hotel meeting and conference services. The contract, which runs from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028, utilises venues in various locations within the Preston and Blackburn regions. Notable suppliers include SODEXO LIMITED, Preston Grasshoppers Rugby Football Club Limited, ST CATHERINE'S SOCIAL ENTERPRISE LIMITED, and YEOMAN PRESTON LIMITED. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically for hotel meeting and conference services, with the contract valued at £94,000, excluding taxes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that offer conference and event venues, particularly those with the capability to host large groups and provide comprehensive meeting services. It is ideal for organisations like hotel chains, social enterprises with venue space, and sports clubs with multifunctional facilities. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to establish long-term relationships with public sector clients and gain recurring business opportunities. Both large-scale providers and SMEs, particularly those operating within the targeted regions, stand to benefit from participating in similar tender processes.

## Notice

To approve the use of Preston Grasshoppers, St Catherines Hospice (The Mill), Holiday Inn Express, Preston South and Blackburn Rovers Ewood Park (Via Sodexo), for venues for The Leading the Way Programme for the period 1st June 2026 until 31st May 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059814-2026 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £94,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | PRESTON GRASSHOPPERS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB; SODEXO; ST CATHERINE'S SOCIAL ENTERPRISE; YEOMAN PRESTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 11:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059814-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059814-2026
  25th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hiexpress.com/prestonsouth
- http://www.pgrfc.co.uk
- http://www.themill@stcatherinespark.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sodexo.com/

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