Scope
Reference
DN797221
Description
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is hosting a pre-market engagement event and would like to invite potential providers to attend an open, discussion-led session.
The purpose of this event is to explore the local market and identify the range of services providers can offer to support SEND children and young people in Blackburn with Darwen, with a particular focus on the following areas: Short Breaks - Transport - Domiciliary Care with Support - Outreach
The event will be held at:
Meeting Room A - TH/2/A
Town Hall
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
BB1 7DP
on Monday 1st December 2025, 09:30-12:30
Please complete this form to register yourself for the event. https://forms.office.com/e/KKQFjCk3da
Registration closes at 12:00 noon on Friday 28th November 2025.
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 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Engagement
Engagement deadline
1 December 2025
Engagement process description
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is hosting a pre-market engagement event and would like to invite potential providers to attend an open, discussion-led session. The purpose of this event is to explore the local market and identify the range of services providers can offer to support SEND children and young people in Blackburn with Darwen.
Please complete this form to register yourself for the event. https://forms.office.com/e/KKQFjCk3da
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
12 January 2026
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