Advocacy Services

Description: Advocacy Services Lot 1 - All Age Advocacy Provision Lot 2 - Independent Health Complaints

Summary: The current public procurement process is being conducted by Blackburn with Darwen for the provision of Advocacy Services, covering two main lots: All Age Advocacy Provision and Independent Health Complaints. The procurement falls under the 'Social work and related services' industry category and will serve the UKD41 region of the United Kingdom. The process is in the tender stage with an open procurement method, and submissions are due by 31st December 2025. The enquiry period closes on 15th December 2025, with an expected award announcement by 26th January 2026. The allocated budget for this tender totals £1,560,000, highlighting the significance of this opportunity within the public services sector.

BwD Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Services

Description: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is hosting a pre-market engagement event and would like to invite potential providers to attend an open, discussion-led session. The purpose of this event is to explore the local market and identify the range of services providers can offer to support SEND children and young people in Blackburn with Darwen, with a particular focus on the following areas: Short Breaks - Transport - Domiciliary Care with Support - Outreach The event will be held at: Meeting Room A - TH/2/A Town Hall Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council BB1 7DP on Monday 1st December 2025, 09:30-12:30 Please complete this form to register yourself for the event. https://forms.office.com/e/KKQFjCk3da Registration closes at 12:00 noon on Friday 28th November 2025.

Summary: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for their 'BwD Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Services', which falls under the industry category of health and social work services. They are organising a pre-market engagement event to explore the local market and assess service offerings to support SEND children and young people in Blackburn with Darwen. This engagement focuses on services including short breaks, transport, domiciliary care with support, and outreach. The event is scheduled for 1st December 2025 at the Town Hall, Blackburn, with a registration deadline on 28th November 2025. The procurement process is in its planning phase, with a future notice expected on 12th January 2026, targeting a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, potentially extendable to 31st March 2030.

Extra Care Housing/ Adult Social Care

Description: This project focuses on the development and commissioning of a high-quality Extra Care Housing service within Blackburn with Darwen, designed to support adults with varying levels of need to live independently within their own homes. The specification outlines the delivery of 24/7 on-site care and support across five schemes, with an emphasis on prevention, wellbeing, and community integration. Lot 1 covers two Extra Care Housing schemes based in Blackburn: Kingsway and Springbank Court. Both cater primarily to residents aged 55 and over, offering 24-hour on-site care and support. Lot 2 includes three schemes: Albion Mill (Ewood), Riverside Heights, and Pembroke Court (Darwen). These schemes support a wider age range, from 18 years and over, providing 24-hour or daytime on-site care depending on the location. They offer tailored support (read more...)

Summary: The Blackburn with Darwen Council is conducting a tender process for the "Extra Care Housing/ Adult Social Care" project in the United Kingdom, focusing on developing high-quality services to support adult independence. This tender falls under the services industry category requiring social work services with accommodation. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a tender period ending on 10th December 2025. The procurement method is open, with an open procedure being utilised. Interested suppliers should submit their tenders via The Chest portal. The contract, legally based on UKPGA 2023/54, is valued at approximately £17.3 million GBP net and involves two lots located in Blackburn and Darwen.

Highways Minor Works Framework

Description: Blackburn with Darwen Council ("The Council") invite contractors to submit proposals and prices / rates for the establishment of a "highways minor works framework" as part of its highway maintenance function that includes providing labour, transport, plant with operative, plant only and equipment. Materials are expected to be provided by the Council except when it is more cost effective for the contractor to obtain them.

Summary: The procurement process initiated by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, involves an open tender for the establishment of a "Highways Minor Works Framework." This tender, active under UKPGA 2023/54, aims to secure contractors for highway maintenance works within the United Kingdom. Contractors are invited to submit proposals by 1st December 2025, with the inquiry period closing on 21st November 2025. The procurement process is classified under the highway maintenance industry category and necessitates an open competition below the specified threshold.

Community Based Day Care Support Services

Description: The aim of the Day Care Service is to provide a safe and stimulating environment for all of the attendees. \r \r * enables and encourages attendees to maximise their independence.\r * ensures individuals wellbeing is the focus of all activities.\r * Promote good health. \r * Provide a variety of learning, educational and stimulating activities.\r * Reduce the need for people to access alternative care provision.\r * An environment where people's choices are always considered.\r * A place where new friendships can be made and developed to increase social interactions.\r * A place where individuals likes, interests and skills are promoted\r * A place where people are happy to attend and to feel part of a caring community network.\r

Summary: The procurement process, initiated by Blackburn with Darwen Council, focuses on the provision of "Community Based Day Care Support Services" aimed at promoting independence and wellbeing among attendees. Under the CPV code 85312100 for daycare services, this open procurement procedure encompasses various regions including North East, North West, and London in the United Kingdom. The tender was first published on 16th April 2024, with the tender period ending on 16th May 2024. The contract period is scheduled from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2026, suggesting an active procurement status. This tender, valued at £363,950.94, represents a prime opportunity for businesses to engage in a service-oriented initiative.

Supported Accommodation and Leaving Care 16+

Description: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to procure for: SUPPORTED ACCOMODATION AND LEAVING CARE 16+ and is holding a pre-market engagement event at: Family Hub Livesey Andrew Close Blackburn BB2 4NU On Friday 31st October 2025 09:30 - 12:30 This open, discussion-led event is designed to explore the current market for supported accommodation and to understand the services that providers could potentially offer young people, children looked after, and care leavers in Blackburn with Darwen. If you wish to attend, please complete the Microsoft Form using the link below https://forms.office.com/e/tg486TpHGa by Wednesday 29 October. Please note that due to space available attendance is limited to two delegates per organisation.

Summary: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for "Supported Accommodation and Leaving Care 16+" under the services category. The initiative aims to enhance welfare services for children and young people and is encapsulated in two main events. A pre-market engagement event is scheduled for 31st October 2025, to be held at Family Hub Livesey in Blackburn from 09:30 to 12:30. Interested parties must register by 29th October 2025. The project has an estimated start date of 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2029, with a potential extension until 2031. The total contract value is approximately £780,000, targeting sub-central government public authority as the industry category.

Blackburn With Darwen Fostering Framework

Description: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to procure: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN FOSTERING FRAMEWORK and is holding a pre-market engagement event for foster care agencies who are NOT currently part of the Placements North West or BBCL Framework at: Family Hub Livesey Andrew Close Blackburn BB2 4NU On Thursday 23rd October 2025 09:30 - 12:30 This is an open, discussion-led event to understand the market and services that providers could potentially offer young people in Blackburn with Darwen. We would welcome input from foster care agencies who are not currently part of the Placements North West or BBCL Framework. If you wish to attend, please complete the Microsoft Form using the link below https://forms.office.com/e/sxUJnBAfWf by Wednesday 22 October.

Summary: The procurement process for the "Blackburn With Darwen Fostering Framework" is currently in the planning stage, initiated by the Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. This tender targets the services industry, specifically focusing on welfare services for children and young people. A pre-market engagement event is scheduled for Thursday, 23rd October 2025, from 09:30 to 12:30 at the Family Hub Livesey in Blackburn, UKD41 region. The event seeks contributions from foster care agencies not currently part of the Placements North West or BBCL Framework. Businesses interested in attending must register by 22nd October via the provided Microsoft Form. With an expected contract value of £780,000 gross, the procurement method involves a framework agreement, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and run through to 31st March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031.

Supported Accommodation For Ages 16-25

Description: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to hold a pre-market engagement event. This open, discussion-led event is designed to explore the current market for supported accommodation and to understand the range of potential services that providers could offer young people in the Blackburn with Darwen borough.

Summary: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for "Supported Accommodation and Leaving Care 16+" under the services category. The initiative aims to enhance welfare services for children and young people and is encapsulated in two main events. A pre-market engagement event is scheduled for 31st October 2025, to be held at Family Hub Livesey in Blackburn from 09:30 to 12:30. Interested parties must register by 29th October 2025. The project has an estimated start date of 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2029, with a potential extension until 2031. The total contract value is approximately £780,000, targeting sub-central government public authority as the industry category.

Oral Health Improvement Service

Description: Market Engagement Event Invite Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to procure for Oral Health Improvement Service and is holding a pre-market engagement event at the Town Hall Room TH/LG/A King William Street Blackburn BB1 7DT On Tuesday 9th September 2025 1pm to 4pm If the numbers attending exceeds the capacity of the room, we will move the event online via MS Teams. The total funding for this programme and duration including plus one years is yet to be determined If you wish to attend, please complete the Microsoft Form using the link below https://forms.office.com/e/Ei743DVnkr by Friday 5th September 2025. Please note that due to space available attendance is limited to two delegates per organisation.

Summary: Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council is in the planning stage for a procurement process concerning the Oral Health Improvement Service. This service falls under the health and social work services category, with CPV classification 85000000, and is situated in the United Kingdom, specifically region UKD41. A pre-market engagement event is scheduled to take place on 9th September 2025 from 1pm to 4pm at the Town Hall, Room TH/LG/A, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DT. The council has indicated that the procurement process involves a 'lightTouch' regime and is designed to accommodate both SMEs and VCSEs. Interested parties are advised to confirm attendance by 5th September 2025, and provisions are in place to conduct the event online if attendance exceeds venue capacity.

Oral Health Improvement Service

Description: Market Engagement Event Invite Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to procure for Oral Health Improvement Service and is holding a pre-market engagement event at the Town Hall Room TH/LG/A King William Street Blackburn BB1 7DT On Tuesday 9th September 2025 1pm to 4pm If the numbers attending exceeds the capacity of the room, we will move the event online via MS Teams. The total funding for this programme and duration including plus one years is yet to be determined If you wish to attend, please complete the Microsoft Form using the link below https://forms.office.com/e/Ei743DVnkr by Friday 5th September 2025. Please note that due to space available attendance is limited to two delegates per organisation.

Summary: Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council is in the planning stage for a procurement process concerning the Oral Health Improvement Service. This service falls under the health and social work services category, with CPV classification 85000000, and is situated in the United Kingdom, specifically region UKD41. A pre-market engagement event is scheduled to take place on 9th September 2025 from 1pm to 4pm at the Town Hall, Room TH/LG/A, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DT. The council has indicated that the procurement process involves a 'lightTouch' regime and is designed to accommodate both SMEs and VCSEs. Interested parties are advised to confirm attendance by 5th September 2025, and provisions are in place to conduct the event online if attendance exceeds venue capacity.