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Lancashire County Council Levelling Up Fund Programme of Works - Project 2 including the NEPRO3

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Jul 2026 at 08:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is an award issued by Lancashire County Council, focusing on the Levelling Up Fund Programme of Works - Project 2, including the NEPRO3 framework. This process falls under the business and management consultancy services industry category, with activities expected to take place in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised the Direct Award through a third-party framework method, with the official announcement date being 22nd July 2026. The contract commenced on 4th June 2026 and will conclude on 30th April 2027, with a total value of £101,200.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in business and management, particularly those certified as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Bloom Procurement Services Ltd, identified as the supplier, underscores the tender's suitability for SMEs. Businesses adept at delivering consultancy services to regional councils could benefit from similar opportunities, enhancing their portfolio and client base within the public sector in England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lancashire County Council Levelling Up Fund Programme of Works - Project 2 including the NEPRO3

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council Levelling Up Fund Programme of Works - Project 2 including the NEPRO3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e5f3121-04ca-4500-80ab-7ec4bae967a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a857e8fc-6513-4477-b98d-2afee840826a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£101,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£101,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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