LPS CAPH - Market Engagement for Post 16/19 Provision and Independent Non-Maintained Special School Provision

Title

 

Market Engagement for Post 16/19 Provision and Independent Non-Maintained Special School Provision

Reference

 

N/A

Description and objectives

 

Lancashire County Council (the Council) is engaging with the market for the provision of Post 16/19 Provision and Independent Non-Maintained Special School Provision.

 

Please note, this engagement does not include Alternative Provision.

Estimated contract dates/timescales

To be confirmed

Main procurement category

 

Services

CPV classifications

 

80340000

Contract locations

 

UK D4 – Lancashire

Deadline for responses to preliminary market engagement

 

Please complete the registration form via the link contained in this notice no later than Wednesday 15th April 2026.

Preliminary Market Engagement description

 

The Council are inviting Post 16/19 and Independent Non-Maintained Special School providers to a follow-up session where we will share updates on our procurement plans and seek your invaluable input as we begin shaping how we will meet the needs of young people across Lancashire. This represents an exciting opportunity to work in genuine partnership with us, helping to influence the future offer for young people and support them in achieving their aspirations. Your involvement will play a key role in shaping the direction of this important work, and we would very much welcome your continued contribution.

The Council held a face-to-face event on 24th March.

 This will be an online event for those who were unable to attend the face to face event held on 24th March. 

 The event will take place from 2pm to 3:30pm on Thursday 16th April. 

In order to secure your place at the event, please complete the registration form via the link below by no later than Wednesday 15th April.

 Registration Form - INMSS & Post 16/19 Procurement 16th April, Online Event – Fill in form

Please continue to check this webpage for updates and additional market‑engagement materials, which will be shared following the event.

Contact Organisation and contact details

 

Jessica Brindle and Sam Hobson CAPHProcurement@Lancashire.gov.uk

Additional information

Find a Tender System Notice Identifier: 2026/S 000-022758

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022758-2026

Market Engagement Event

2pm to 3:30pm on Thursday 16th April 2026. (Virtual)

Market engagement supporting documents