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Coming up· published 10 Sept 2025

Short Term Beds

Lancashire County Council · Lambeth, Greater London

Lancashire County Council is planning Short Term Beds. It is a framework for other health and social care in Lambeth.

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Source: Find a Tender, published 10 Sep 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.

Key dates

  1. 2025

    Pipeline notice published

    UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 08:39

    View notice

  2. 2025

    Pipeline notice updated

    UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 12:44

    View notice

  3. 2025

    Tender notice expected

    Date given in the buyer's earlier notice

  4. 2026

    Contract starts

  5. Next

    2029

    Contract ends

    3 years after it starts

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About this tender

In brief

Lancashire County Council is planning Short Term Beds. It is a framework for other health and social care in Lambeth. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The estimated value is £75,000,000. The contract runs from 31 March 2026 to 31 March 2029. It lasts 3 years.

It is run as a competitive flexible procedure. The buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Find a Tender published it on 10 September 2025. The notice number is 055401-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-0513df.

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is initiating the procurement process for "Short Term Beds," focusing on short-term accommodation services for younger and older adults. This procurement falls under the category of health and social work services and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of UKD4. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with the most recent update on 10th September 2025.

The tender utilises a competitive flexible procedure, which is above the financial threshold and includes a light-touch regime. The services are planned to commence on 1st April 2026 and are expected to run until 31st March 2029. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note that future notice for more detailed information is set for release by 11th September 2025.

It is suitably designed to accommodate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering an inclusive opportunity for diverse business participation. With a gross contract value of £75 million, this procurement provides a significant revenue potential.

The notice in full

Short term accommodation based services for younger and older adults

Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.

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Key facts

Every field the notice carries. Anything it leaves blank is listed under its table.

Contract

Service
Other
Procurement type
Framework
Category
Services
Contract period
31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2029 (3 years)
Suitable for
Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs); Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)

Procedure

Notice type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Current stage
Planning
Stages so far
Planning
Published on
Find a Tender Service

Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.

Values

Tender value
£75,000,000

Not stated in the notice: lots value, awards value, contracts value.

Status

Tender
Planned
Lots
Planned

Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.

References

Find a Tender notice
055401-2025
Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0513df
CPV code
85000000 - Health and social work services
CPV division
85 - Health and social work services
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Location

Lancashire County Council is based in Lambeth. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
Local authority
Lambeth
Town
Preston
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Electoral ward
Vauxhall
Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
Delivery area
Lancashire
Region
Greater London
Sub-region
Lambeth
Area
Inner London - East
Country
England
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Buyer

Contracting authority

Organisation
Lancashire County Council
Category
Services
Address
Preston, PR1 0LD · Greater London · England

Not stated in the notice: contact, phone.

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Documents and links

Official sources for this notice. The tender pack itself sits on the buyer's portal.
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Questions about Short Term Beds

When will the Short Term Beds tender open?

Lancashire County Council has not yet given a date for the tender notice. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.

How much is the Short Term Beds contract worth?

The estimated value is £75,000,000. The contract runs from 31 March 2026 to 31 March 2029 (3 years).

Who is the buyer for Short Term Beds?

Lancashire County Council, based in Lambeth, Greater London.

How do I bid for Short Term Beds?

Register on the buyer's portal named in the notice, download the tender pack and check every condition of participation before you start writing. The buyer has marked it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Care Sync Experts writes and reviews care tender bids from £1,500 + VAT.

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What to do next

  1. Read the early notice in full.
  2. Answer any market engagement questions.
  3. Gather your evidence and case studies now.
  4. Check your policies are up to date.
  5. Watch for the tender notice.
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