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Consultancy - Strategic Finance Support

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 10:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Consultancy - Strategic Finance Support," led by Lancashire County Council, focuses on business and management consultancy services. The project is situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom and is in the award stage as of 18th June 2026. The procurement was conducted via a Direct Award through a 3rd Party Framework, with a contract valued at £275,130. The period for the contract commenced on 1st May 2026 and is set to conclude on 9th October 2026. This opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, specifically benefiting consultancy firms specialising in strategic financial management. Companies that are SMEs could particularly benefit from engaging in this contract, providing them with a platform to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector. The nature of the procurement method, a Direct Award through a 3rd Party Framework, suggests that businesses with existing frameworks and proven capabilities in delivering similar services have a competitive edge in securing such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy - Strategic Finance Support

Notice Description

Consultancy - Strategic Finance Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-362f8a97-a9c8-4851-91b9-45541ff58468
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7ccd177-f579-4f8e-bbf5-5dd09dab9175
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
£275,130 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,130 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 9 Oct 2026 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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