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Wellbeing - Digital Content Services (2024-2027)

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire Constabulary has concluded the procurement process for the "Wellbeing - Digital Content Services (2024-2027)" contract. Utilising the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) Framework 1141 for Managing Consultancy & Professional Services, Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd has been appointed to provide digital content professional services through Jack and Grace Ltd. The initial contract period spans from 1st September 2024 to 31st March 2025, with an option for extension until 31st March 2027, subject to funding. The total contract value for the first year is £39,612. Service delivery is focused in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, signified by the awarded status and the contract’s activation date of 1st September 2024.

This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for firms specialising in research and development services and related consultancy services. Although not aimed specifically at SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises, larger companies with robust digital content capabilities and experience in framework agreements are well-suited to compete. With the contract spanning up to three years upon possible extension, it offers a stable and potentially long-term partnership for the selected supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wellbeing - Digital Content Services (2024-2027)

Notice Description

Use of the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) Framework 1141 - Managing Consultancy & Professional Services in appointing Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd for digital content professional services via Jack and Grace Ltd for the period 01 September 2024 to 31 March 2025 with the option to extend to 31 March 2027 dependent upon funding. - Contract value is for 1 year as extensions are always subject to funding award in years 2 and 3.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da65222c-7255-4254-ac1a-43c61ee26c12
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,612 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,612 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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