Scope
Reference
LCC46997
Description
The provision of full and part time supply teachers, teaching assistants and all support staff roles to schools within the Lancashire border to fulfil permanent, long- and short-term vacancy needs.
The LTA will offer a specialist recruitment service to best match the needs of the school to the skills of the supply staff, providing training and rigorous safeguarding practices to ensure all staff are compliant with current requirements.
Total value (estimated)
- £80,000,000 excluding VAT
- £96,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030
- Possible extension to 31 August 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial Contract period will be four years, after such time the Authority may extend the Contract by any number of defined periods, provided that the total duration does not exceed eight years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
Contract locations
- UKD4 - Lancashire
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Please see the tender documents for further information
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The tender documents are available on the Lancashire County Council electronic tendering site.
https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/
Use of this portal does not require the purchase of high specification IT equipment or connections, nor high level personal IT skills/capabilities. Access to the portal and advice/training is free of charge. Registration is necessary in order to view the tender details and obtain tender documentation. Tenderers are advised to allow plenty of time for registration and to do this as early as possible during the tender period.
Please see https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/ for further information.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 50% | |
| Price | Price | 40% | |
| Social Value | The total Social Value score will be derived from the following calculation: Total Social Value score = (quantitative score (5%) + qualitative score (5%)) |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/
Contracting authority
Lancashire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBBJ-2179-TNXM
PO Box 100, County Hall
Preston
PR1 0LD
United Kingdom
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: sales@socialvalueportal.com
Website: https://www.socialvalueportal.com/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth