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South Ribble School Swimming Transport 26/27

Description: South Ribble Borough Council on behalf of South Ribble Leisure are looking for a Swim transport provider for the School year 26/27. (Sept 26 - July 27). Please read the full tender specification and submit bids via The Chest Portal.

Summary: South Ribble Borough Council is inviting bids for the "South Ribble School Swimming Transport 26/27" contract, which involves providing transport services for school swimming programmes for the upcoming academic year, spanning September 2026 to July 2027. The procurement process is managed as an open competition, with electronic submissions allowed through The Chest Portal, and it includes an electronic auction technique. The deadline for tender submissions is 23rd April 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the enquiry period ending on 17th April 2026. This tender falls under the services category, specifically concerning the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver, with the project situated in the UKD4 region.

The Provision of Earthworks at Farington Cricket Club

Description: The Provision of Earthworks at Farington Cricket Club. A preliminary market engagement notice was not published as the market is well-understood and the requirement is straightforward.

Summary: Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of earthworks at Farington Cricket Club. This procurement falls under the construction industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions open until 22nd April 2026 at 12:00 PM. The procurement method employed is open competition, specifically designed below the threshold for open bids, ensuring a straightforward and accessible opportunity for interested parties. The total contract value is estimated to be £600,000 gross, set to commence on 11th May 2026 and conclude on 16th June 2026. Interested parties can submit their bids electronically through the Lancashire County Council supplier portal.

South Ribble School Swimming Transport 26/27

Description: South Ribble Borough Council on behalf of South Ribble Leisure are looking for a Swim transport provider for the School year 26/27. (Sept 26 - July 27). Please read the full tender specification and submit bids via The Chest Portal.

Summary: South Ribble Borough Council is inviting bids for the "South Ribble School Swimming Transport 26/27" contract, which involves providing transport services for school swimming programmes for the upcoming academic year, spanning September 2026 to July 2027. The procurement process is managed as an open competition, with electronic submissions allowed through The Chest Portal, and it includes an electronic auction technique. The deadline for tender submissions is 23rd April 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the enquiry period ending on 17th April 2026. This tender falls under the services category, specifically concerning the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver, with the project situated in the UKD4 region.

Community Equipment Services

Description: The Community Equipment Service loans a variety of disability related equipment to children and adults across all 12 areas in Lancashire plus the two unitary authorities. The equipment helps people to maintain and maximise their independence, enable them and their carers to be safely supported and improve their quality of life. The provision of equipment makes a significant contribution to promoting independence, facilitating hospital discharge and avoiding admission to hospital or care homes. LCC is procuring a single provider framework agreement between LCC and the service provider whereby partnership organisations* have the option to call-off the framework agreement. *Partnership Organisations include Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Integrated Care Board, Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackpool Council.

Summary: The procurement process for "Community Equipment Services" is initiated by Lancashire County Council, in partnership with Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council, Blackpool Council, and NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. This project, categorised under health and social work services, aims to loan disability-related equipment to support children and adults across Lancashire, including two unitary authorities. It is currently at the planning stage, with a market engagement opportunity scheduled until 13 April 2026. The engagement process helps define the framework through which a single provider will supply services from 14 December 2026 to 13 December 2029, potentially extending until 2031. This procurement falls under a special 'light-touch' regime due to its significance in maintaining client independence, supporting hospital discharge, and preventing admissions.

Community Equipment Services

Description: The Community Equipment Service loans a variety of disability related equipment to children and adults across all 12 areas in Lancashire plus the two unitary authorities. The equipment helps people to maintain and maximise their independence, enable them and their carers to be safely supported and improve their quality of life. The provision of equipment makes a significant contribution to promoting independence, facilitating hospital discharge and avoiding admission to hospital or care homes. LCC is procuring a single provider framework agreement between LCC and the service provider whereby partnership organisations* have the option to call-off the framework agreement. *Partnership Organisations include Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Integrated Care Board, Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackpool Council.

Summary: The procurement process for "Community Equipment Services" is initiated by Lancashire County Council, in partnership with Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council, Blackpool Council, and NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. This project, categorised under health and social work services, aims to loan disability-related equipment to support children and adults across Lancashire, including two unitary authorities. It is currently at the planning stage, with a market engagement opportunity scheduled until 13 April 2026. The engagement process helps define the framework through which a single provider will supply services from 14 December 2026 to 13 December 2029, potentially extending until 2031. This procurement falls under a special 'light-touch' regime due to its significance in maintaining client independence, supporting hospital discharge, and preventing admissions.

Installation of Padel Courts

Description: South Ribble Borough Council is seeking tenders for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of three new indoor Padel courts to be created within the existing indoor tennis hall at South Ribble Tennis & Fitness Centre, Cuerden Way, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire PR5 6BJ. This project supports the organisation's strategic aim to expand its racquet sport offer, increase participation, and enhance community access to high quality, modern sports facilities.

Summary: South Ribble Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, is planning a procurement process for the installation of three new indoor Padel courts at South Ribble Tennis & Fitness Centre in Bamber Bridge, Lancashire. The initiative aims to expand racquet sports offerings, increase participation, and improve community access to modern sports facilities. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a pre-market engagement notice published on 26th March 2026. Interested parties must respond to the engagement document by 9th April 2026. The tender for these works is expected to commence on 24th August 2026 and conclude by 23rd November 2026.

Event Promotion

Description: **Market Engagement** Lancashire County Council is seeking to engage all Lancashire markets to discuss with us how they work and how they can work with Lancashire County Council to support our competition and better commercial delivery of goods, works and services. This is not related to any individual procurement or contract but is an engagement to help Businesses understand how to work with Lancashire, and for Lancashire County Council to understand market insights which can shape how we procure / commission in the future. Lancashire County Council plans to undertake, but does not commit to, the following market engagement activities: Webinar on 31st March 2026 at 10:00am to 12:00pm Face to Face event at County Hall Preston on 7th April 2026 from 10:00am until 1:00pm The market engagement (read more...)

Summary: Lancashire County Council, located in Preston, England, is currently in the planning stage for an event under the title "Event Promotion" within the industry category of business services, specifically targeting services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The council aims to engage with Lancashire markets to gather insights and improve future procurement strategies. Key dates include a webinar on 31st March 2026 and a face-to-face event on 7th April 2026 at County Hall in Preston. The planning stage emphasises early market engagement to foster communication and partnership opportunities, with the organisation keen on furthering commercial collaboration.

Waste Offtakes Framework

Description: Lancashire Renewables Limited (LRL) was established for the operation and management of two central waste treatment facilities. LRL's key objectives are to receive, treat and transport contract waste (circa 400,000 tonnes p.a.) in accordance with the targets and service requirements set out in the Service Level Agreement between the company and its majority shareholder, Lancashire County Council (LCC). Each of LRL's two waste treatment facilities is designed to process and handle various municipal waste types arranged and supplied by Lancashire County Council and Blackpool Council. The sites are located at Farington (PR26 6TB) and Thornton (FY7 8RY). Following our processing, waste is sorted into approx. 10+ waste streams, where it is either baled or sent loose on to offtakers in the market for onward processing. These relationships have (read more...)

Summary: Lancashire Renewables Limited (LRL), a sub-central government public authority, is initiating a tender titled "Waste Offtakes Framework" within the non-hazardous refuse and recycling services industry category. The locations involved are primarily in Leyland at Farington Waste Recovery Park and Thornton, United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, LRL seeks to formalise partnerships for its waste management process, with significant dates including a market engagement opportunity closing on 30 March 2026 and future contract commencement expected by 1 September 2026. The procurement method being considered involves either an Open Framework or Dynamic Market, with the potential contract length extending up to eight years, and a gross value estimated at £20,000,000.

Bariatric Equipment Rental - Lancashire Teaching Hospitals

Description: Via the use of a competitive flexible procedure, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wish to enter contract with a suitably qualified provider(s) for the provision and rental of Bariatric Equipment.

Summary: The Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a public procurement process to secure a provider for the rental of bariatric equipment. This tender, under the title "Bariatric Equipment Rental - Lancashire Teaching Hospitals," falls within the industry category of healthcare and medical equipment, specifically targeting medical furniture, hospital beds, seats, chairs, and lifting and handling equipment. The contracting authority is a public authority within central government, located in Preston, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open competitive flexible procedure, currently at the 'Tender' stage with an updated status as of March 20, 2026. Interested parties must submit their tenders by April 17, 2026, with queries being entertained until April 2, 2026. Contract commencement is slated for July 13, 2026, and will run until July 12, 2029.

Repairs to Walton Green Bridge, Walton-Le-Dale

Description: South Ribble Borough Council are inviting bids for the repair work to Walton Green Bridge in Walton-Le-Dale PR5 4JL. All bids need to be below PS99,000 (INC VAT). Any bids above this value will not be considered.

Summary: South Ribble Borough Council is seeking bids for repair works on Walton Green Bridge located in Walton-Le-Dale, United Kingdom, within the coordinates PR5 4JL. The procurement process is categorised under construction work and is currently in the tender phase with key dates including an enquiry period deadline of 13 April 2026 at 17:00 and a bid submission deadline of 20 April 2026 at 12:00. The works are expected to commence on 1 June 2026 and conclude by 30 November 2026. The council is adopting an open procurement method and welcomes bids from all eligible participants, provided they do not exceed the budget of £99,000 inclusive of VAT.