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NEPRO3 - Lancashire County Council Levelling Up Fund Programme of Works

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 May 2026 at 11:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NEPRO3 - Lancashire County Council Levelling Up Fund Programme of Works" was conducted by Lancashire County Council, located in Preston, England. This contract falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, with a specific focus on the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process was initiated as a direct award through a third-party framework and has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £140,167, will be operative from 20th April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The award was given on 16th April 2026, with the information publicly released on 26th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in business and management consultancy services. By engaging in projects funded under the Levelling Up Fund Programme, businesses can enhance their portfolio and gain valuable experience in government-associated projects. Companies similar in scale to Bloom Procurement Services Ltd, the awarded supplier, may find such opportunities particularly advantageous for expanding their footprint within public sector consulting work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPRO3 - Lancashire County Council Levelling Up Fund Programme of Works

Notice Description

NEPRO3 - Lancashire County Council Levelling Up Fund Programme of Works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b33ef106-f9f7-4e1d-b6b1-2a7c47358e89
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£140,167 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,167 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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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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