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Consultancy Services - Support to Lancashire County Council on medium-term ambition-setting

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire County Council awarded a contract for Consultancy Services on medium-term ambition-setting to Bloom Procurement Services Ltd. The contract, valued at £394,000 GBP, was for Financial consultancy services and was directly awarded through a 3rd Party Framework. The tender process concluded on 23rd April 2024, with the contract period set to run from 1st May 2024 to 31st August 2024. The buying organisation, Lancashire County Council, located in Preston, North West England, sought services in the services category, creating opportunities for businesses.

This awarded tender by Lancashire County Council presents an avenue for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in financial consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can benefit as the tender was suitable for SME participation. The direct award through a 3rd Party Framework signifies potential future opportunities for similar procurement methods in the industry, offering a blueprint for businesses aspiring to engage in such arrangements effectively. The structured contract period running through the summer months provides a clear timeline for successful bidders to deliver their services, fostering business growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Services - Support to Lancashire County Council on medium-term ambition-setting

Notice Description

Consultancy Services - Support to Lancashire County Council on medium-term ambition-setting

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-285fa43b-f6bb-4a74-9b38-ae5b92f2747b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72777dc9-265e-4b07-bdcb-e14544967959
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award 3rd Party Framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£394,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£394,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 1-6 months
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 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
1
Supplier Name

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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