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08 Jun 2026 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "NEPRO3 - Productivity Review - Phase 1," was undertaken by Lancashire County Council. The contract, classified under business and management consultancy services (CPV code 79410000), involved a direct award through a third-party framework, with Bloom Procurement Services Ltd as the supplier. The contract, valued at £146,840, commenced on 1st June 2026 and concluded on 17th July 2026, to deliver services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement, part of the award stage as of 8th June 2026, was designed for services and was deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender creates opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in improving productivity through management solutions. Small and medium enterprises can leverage this framework to enhance their portfolio and reputation by partnering with notable public sector clients like the Lancashire County Council. Companies capable of providing strategic business insights and management expertise would find this tender particularly advantageous to bid for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

NEPRO3 - Productivity Review - Phase 1

Notice Description

NEPRO3 - Productivity Review - Phase 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ccfd205-0c2e-482d-a70c-ae78cb08948f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c135ae5-809b-4d0f-8fdb-789126269b8f
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

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£146,840 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£146,840 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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
1
Supplier Name

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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