Specialist Rehabilitation Service

Lancashire County Council has concluded a procurement process for a contract titled "Specialist Rehabilitation Service," focusing on rehabilitation services under the industry category specifically coded as CPV 85312500. This contract was awarded due to urgent circumstances not foreseeable by the authority, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, excluding the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The award stage was reached on 18th August 2025 and was formally published on 27th November 2025.

The service, located in England, caters to under 18s, with the contract value set at £15,000, running from 18th August 2025 to 10th November 2025. The urgent provision suggests a unique opportunity for suitable suppliers under the urgent award category detailed in the procurement method, PSU regime. This contract presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs in the rehabilitation services sector to engage with public procurement under urgent circumstances.

Given its specific focus on under-18s, businesses specialising in paediatric rehabilitation services or similar care environments are particularly well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Engaging with these contracts can enhance a business's portfolio and provide experience working with government frameworks, potentially opening doors for future public sector opportunities. The awarded supplier, Acorn Recovery Projects - Magda Road, indicates that there is space for small and locally focused entities to successfully secure such awards, provided they meet the special conditions of such urgent circumstances.