Scope
Description
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to hold a pre-market engagement event. This open, discussion-led event is designed to explore the current market for supported accommodation and to understand the range of potential services that providers could offer young people in the Blackburn with Darwen borough.
Total value (estimated)
- £650,000 excluding VAT
- £780,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Engagement
Engagement deadline
7 November 2025
Engagement process description
Pre-market engagement event, in-person at Livesey Family Hub.
Invites to be sent out on The Chest and through Council Networks to promote the event.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 December 2025
Contracting authority
Blackburn with Darwen
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYGR-1856-CVXM
10 Duke Street
Blackburn
BB2 1DH
United Kingdom
Region: UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government