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Award

20 Jul 2026 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has awarded a contract for the project titled "NEPRO3 - Samlesbury Enterprise Zone & Innovation - Infrastructure & Utilities Coordination" in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This contract, belonging to the business and management consultancy services category, follows a mini competition procurement method. With a total value of £53,078, the award was made to Bloom Procurement Services Ltd on 6th May 2026. The contract, running from 29th June 2026 to 31st January 2027, has completed its tender and award stages.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those geared towards infrastructure and utilities coordination. The contract is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its tailored suitability criteria, presenting an excellent chance for such businesses to enhance their portfolios by engaging with a significant public entity like Lancashire County Council. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can further establish their presence in the public sector consultancy space in the UK.

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Notice Title

NEPRO3 - Samlesbury Enterprise Zone & Innovation - Infrastructure & Utilities Coord

Notice Description

NEPRO3 - Samlesbury Enterprise Zone & Innovation - Infrastructure & Utilities Coord

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bd7fedd-ef7f-4dc9-bc9f-0d64e9a1711a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/435fadab-3f8d-4b9b-901c-adb4967d62b5
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 - Mini Competition
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
£53,078 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,078 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 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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