Award

NEPRO3 - A6 Safer Roads Fund, Hampson Green to Broughton, Concept Junction Design

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Mar 2026 at 14:27

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement titled "NEPRO3 - A6 Safer Roads Fund, Hampson Green to Broughton, Concept Junction Design" initiated by Lancashire County Council aims to provide procurement consultancy services under the CPV code 79418000. The project is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom and has reached the award stage, with the tender period having ended on 19th December 2025. With a contract value of £49,927 GBP, the contracting process utilised a direct award through a third-party framework. Project execution is set to occur from 9th February 2026 to 1st May 2026, facilitated by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd, a supplier that fits the SME category.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in road safety and infrastructure design. SMEs should particularly consider engaging due to the suitability criteria emphasising this group, which is not applicable to VCSEs. The project requires in-depth knowledge of regional infrastructure, implying a strategic advantage for local companies with relevant experience in the North West England area. Businesses capable of leveraging existing frameworks and relationships with local councils will have a credible advantage in performing the deliverables effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPRO3 - A6 Safer Roads Fund, Hampson Green to Broughton, Concept Junction Design

Notice Description

NEPRO3 - A6 Safer Roads Fund, Hampson Green to Broughton, Concept Junction Design

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d05adb7-a6bc-45b2-afd0-4fb1498680c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31b6a962-506b-4f1a-a758-8f89e5aa8a4a
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

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,927 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,927 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 1 May 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
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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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