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
PR1 0LD
UK
Contact person: Jennifer Su
E-mail: CAPHProcurement@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-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 - 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
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.
LCC are looking to hear from potential tenderers about this proposal and to gain insight into whether the requirements set out in the draft specification are reasonable. We would also like to understand different perspectives on the proposed pricing models, budget, timelines and potential ideas on different strategies providers might be able to offer.
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)
85141000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD4
Main site or place of performance:
County Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0LD
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.
LCC are looking to hear from potential applicants about this proposal and to gain insight into whether the requirements set out in the draft specification are realistic. We would also like to understand different perspectives on the proposed pricing models, budget, timelines and potential ideas on different strategies providers might be able to offer.
Following the market engagement, LCC may advertise the procurement of Workforce Flu within the next 12 months.
The feedback gained from the market engagement may be used in the planning and conduct of a subsequent tender opportunity. However, 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.
The Market Engagement Questionnaire has been published on the Lancashire County Council website, at the Tender Opportunities page. Responses to the questionnaire should be submitted by 12/02/2026.
II.2.14) Additional information
The feedback gained from the market engagement may be used in the planning and conduct of a subsequent reopening. However, 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
28/01/2026