Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Lancashire County Council
County Hall
Preston
PR10LD
UK
Contact person: Jennifer Su
E-mail: jennifer.su@lancashire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD4
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/lps-caph-market-engagement-virtual-information-event-workforce-influenza-vaccination-programme-on-site-settings-delivery-model/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Market Engagement Virtual Event - Workforce Influenza Vaccination Programme: On-site Settings Delivery Model
Reference number: JS/PH/CAPH/LCC/25/1512
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85141000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Following feedback from a Market Engagement questionnaire, we are conducting a further virtual information event on 06/03/2026 at 11am.
The topics which will be covered in this further market engagement virtual event will include:
- The scope and description of the service
- Our expectations from the successful provider
- A brief overview of our requirements for the new service
- How to register with Oracle Fusion as a supplier
- How to access the supplier portal and view tenders
- How to submit your tender
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
165 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD4
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lancashire County Council (LCC) is in the process of undertaking an exercise to commission flu vaccinations for LCC employees on LCC premises. We wish to engage with key stakeholders in relation to a potential competitive procurement of the services.
Previously, a Market Engagement questionnaire was conducted to hear from potential applicants about this proposal and to gain insight into whether the requirements set out in the draft specification are reasonable. Following a review of the responses, it has come to our attention that a further virtual information event could be useful for potential tenderers.
The topics which will be covered in this further market engagement virtual event will include:
- The scope and description of the service
- Our expectations from the successful provider
- A brief overview of our requirements for the new service
- Accessing Oracle Fusion/Social Value Portal
- Typical documents to expect
If your organisation is interested in attending, please provide the following details in an email to Tracy.Pickens@Lancashire.Gov.UK and a virtual Microsoft Teams invite will be sent to you:
- Name of Organisation
- Name of Attendee(s)
- Contact email address
Following the market engagement event, LCC may advertise the procurement of Workforce Flu within the next 12 months.
A draft specification will be available.
A recording of the Market Engagement event and the presentation slides will be made available on this page for future reference and for those unable to attend.
LCC reserves the right to amend what is set out in the market engagement. Any process that may be conducted will only be in accordance with the procurement documents that are published.
II.2.14) Additional information
LCC reserves the right to amend what is set out in the market engagement. Any process that may be conducted will only be in accordance with the procurement documents that are published.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
16/03/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
For the avoidance of doubt, this contract would fall under the scope of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/02/2026