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LPS CORP - Consultancy Services - Lancashire AEM Watch Tower - RFQ 15305964

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jan 2022 at 15:16

Tender

08 Oct 2021 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is currently involved in a public procurement process for consultancy services aimed at supporting the advanced engineering and manufacturing (AEM) sector within the County, in response to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The tender, titled "LPS CORP - Consultancy Services - Lancashire AEM Watch Tower - RFQ 15305964," involves a total value of £1,000,000 and is structured into five lots, providing opportunities for suppliers capable of delivering on all or part of the requirements. This procurement falls under the services category, classified as research consultancy and business management consultancy, and employs an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 9 November 2021, while the contract is set to commence on 1 January 2022 and run until 31 December 2023, with the buying organisation located in Preston, North West England.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises, to engage in consultancy services that support the local AEM sector. Companies specialised in research consultancy and business management, as well as those with capabilities to work collaboratively in consortia, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on post-pandemic recovery opens avenues for innovative solutions and tailored interventions, making it advantageous for organisations looking to expand their service offerings in a supportive economic environment.

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Notice Title

LPS CORP - Consultancy Services - Lancashire AEM Watch Tower - RFQ 15305964

Notice Description

"Lancashire County Council is seeking to commission a series of interventions to support the advanced engineering and manufacturing (AEM) sector within the County to overcome setbacks which have arisen as a direct and indirect results of the COVID-19 pandemic. This tender is structured into a series of five lots. We are seeking to appoint a service provider(s) with the capability to deliver against all or some of the five lots, and we would also welcome consortium bids from organisations brought together to deliver this work as an integrated team."

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0418d6a8-c67f-4a5d-9c14-a9995c326cd1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa7b241-3321-4e14-893b-7dfc3b60a097
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
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
2
Supplier Names

AEM HI LANCASHIRE CONSORTIUM LED BY NORTH WEST AEROSPACE ALLIANC

COMMUNITY & BUSINESS PARTNERS

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