VEHICLE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT 2026-2029 (2032)

Description: This invitation to tender invites bids for the maintenance and repair of Preston City Councils fleet. The Contract must ensure all vehicles, plant and machinery remain operationally safe and compliant with all relevant legislation. Register and logon at https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=401ed89a-2cf5-f011-813c-005056b64545

Summary: Preston City Council is seeking bids for a Vehicle Maintenance Contract spanning from 2026 to 2029, with an optional extension to 2032. This invitation to tender, which falls under the services category, aims to ensure the operational safety and compliance of the Council's fleet, including vehicles, plant, and machinery. This procurement is at the 'tender' stage and employs an open procedure, allowing for broad competition. Interested parties must submit their bids by 23rd February 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 10th February 2026. The maintenance services are located in the UKD45 region (Preston), and the procurement is conducted in compliance with legal basis 2023/54 as defined by UK legislation.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT 2026-2029 (2032)

Description: This invitation to tender invites bids for the maintenance and repair of Preston City Councils fleet. The Contract must ensure all vehicles, plant and machinery remain operationally safe and compliant with all relevant legislation.

Summary: Preston City Council is inviting bids for a "Vehicle Maintenance Contract 2026-2029 (2032)" as part of its tendering process, aimed at the repair and maintenance of its fleet. The procurement falls under the services category and is relevant to the 'Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment' sector. Interested parties should note the submission closing date of 23rd February 2026 and an enquiry deadline of 10th February 2026. The contract, with an initial duration from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029 and a possible extension to 2032, will be governed by an open procedure. It is estimated at £4.2 million, grossing £5.04 million. Activities under the contract will occur within the UKD45 region, ensuring all fleet assets remain safe and legally compliant.

Easy Eyecare

Description: The provision of an Easy Eyecare Service (Learning Disability & Autism in Optometry).

Summary: The procurement process titled "Easy Eyecare" is being managed by the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. This contract falls under the health services category and is aimed at providing an Easy Eyecare Service specifically tailored for individuals with learning disabilities and autism in optometry. The contracting process utilised the Provider Selection Regime, specifically a direct award process, with the contract formally awarded on 16th December 2025. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. Valued at approximately £36,000, the procurement method employed was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the service is to be delivered within the UK region of Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Description: The provision of a Cardiac Rehabilitation Service in East Lancashire

Summary: The procurement process for the provision of a Cardiac Rehabilitation Service in East Lancashire, conducted by the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, involved an intention to award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The procurement falls within the health services category and does not follow the usual Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to its specific regime. The procurement method was a direct award procedure without prior publication, with Pendle Leisure Trust Ltd, an existing provider, intended as the supplier. The tender process included a standstill period, allowing for representations until 11th March 2025. This intended award process was endorsed by the ICB Commissioning Resource Group and the final decision was made by the LSC ICB Executive Team on 4th February 2025. The contract's estimated value is £310,061, with services set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2028.

Crisis Cafe

Description: The provision of a Crisis Cafe service in Morecambe Bay.

Summary: NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of a Crisis Café service in Morecambe Bay, classified under the health services industry category with a CPV code of 85100000. The procurement was completed using a direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime, bypassing the traditional Public Contracts Regulations. Key dates include the formal contract award date of 3rd March 2025, with the service contract running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £171,456, highlighting the significance of the project for the local healthcare infrastructure. The procurement process was in the tender update stage on 16th January 2026, ensuring compliance and providing final confirmations about the contract.

Anger Management Therapy

Description: The provision of an Anger Management Therapy service in East Lancashire.

Summary: The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has concluded the procurement process for the provision of Anger Management Therapy services in East Lancashire. The procurement, classified under the health services category with CPV code 85100000, is being conducted via the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement involves a direct award to an existing provider, Maundy Relief, and the contract has a lifetime value of £23,280. The contract was formally awarded on 3rd March 2025, with a service commencement date of 1st April 2025 and an end date of 31st March 2027. The procurement method did not involve prior publication of a call for competition, ensuring timely and efficient award through a limited process.

Bereavement by Suicide Support

Description: The provision of a Bereavement by Suicide Support service in Blackburn with Darwen.

Summary: The procurement process undertaken by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board involves the provision of a Bereavement by Suicide Support service in Blackburn with Darwen. Classified under the health services industry category, this contract falls under a direct award process within the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and is not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. The contract was officially awarded on 3rd March 2025, with a commencement date of 1st April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2028, holding a total contract value of £339,117. The procurement process was conducted as a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, given that the services provided by the existing supplier, Listening Ear/Amparo, continue to satisfy the required criteria.

Crisis / Drop In Service

Description: The provision of a Crisis / Drop In service (The Haven) for Greater Preston and Chorley and South Ribble.

Summary: The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has concluded the contract for a "Crisis / Drop In Service" within the health services sector, addressing specific areas in Greater Preston and Chorley and South Ribble. With the procurement method adhering to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, this contract was awarded through a direct process, bypassing the typical call for competition. The contract, valued at £359,670, began on 1st April 2025 and will be valid until 31st March 2026, marking its completion stage. This initiative underscores NHS Lancashire's commitment to addressing health service provisions in the UKD4 region, specifically targeting the enhancement of existing services without the application of new competition processes.

Manned Guarding, Front of House & Security Concierge Services

Description: The Authority has an ongoing requirement for the provision of Site Security Services and Front of house concierge services. The services are provided at multiple locations within the County of Lancashire for the Authority. Note - Specialist Security service requirements are included in this contract. The core services that are required and will be included within the scope of the contract are as detailed below: * Manned Guarding o Static Guarding o Access Control / Door Supervision o Mobile Patrol Officers (foot & vehicle) o Corporate special purpose o Events o K9 Handlers o Key Holding o Alarm Response / Monitoring o Reactive security works * Front of House / Security Concierge services * Transport Safety Officers Non-core services required on an ad hoc basis as detailed below: (read more...)

Summary: Lancashire County Council is planning a tender process for "Manned Guarding, Front of House & Security Concierge Services" focused on multiple locations within the County of Lancashire. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically security services, and is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties must submit their expression of interest by 13th February 2026. The planned commencement date for the contract is 1st August 2026, extending to 31st July 2028, with a potential renewal up to 2030. With a considerable estimated value of £12 million gross, this opportunity is primarily aimed at service providers capable of offering a comprehensive range of security services, such as manned guarding, access control, and security concierge services.

Crisis Cafe

Description: The provision of a Crisis Cafe service in Morecambe Bay.

Summary: The procurement process outlined pertains to the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, focusing on awarding the "Crisis Cafe" service contract in Morecambe Bay, under the health services category (CPV 85100000). This contract, valued at £76,305, was awarded through a direct award process, utilising the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with no application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract was officially awarded on 3rd March 2025, with services commencing on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The procurement falls outside the scope of the directive and did not undergo a prior publication call for competition, attesting to its limited procurement method.