Scope
Reference
JB/PH/LCC/25/1502
Description
The Resilience and Essential Needs Support Scheme helps Lancashire residents meet urgent living needs, such as food, fuel, and essential household items. While also supporting them to build resilience, achieve long-term goals, and improve health and wellbeing.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,575,000 excluding VAT
- £4,290,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 4 years, 4 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKD4 - Lancashire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
11 February 2026
Engagement process description
The link to the Market Engagement Questionnaire and draft Service Specification can be found on the Council's tendering opportunities page:
Please ensure you review the following draft Service Specification before completing the questionnaire.
The Market Engagement Questionnaire is live until 4pm on Wednesday 11th February 2026.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 April 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Lancashire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBBJ-2179-TNXM
PO Box 100, County Hall
Preston
PR1 0LD
United Kingdom
Email: caphprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Website: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD
Summary of their role in this procurement: Evaluation and ongoing contract management support for the social value deliverables under the future contract.
- Companies House: 09197997
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQHH-4489-TLZM
Tintagel House
London
SE1 7TY
United Kingdom
Email: support@socialvalueportal.com
Website: https://www.socialvalueportal.com/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth