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Provision of Tail Spend Solution

LANCASHIRE RENEWABLES LIMITED

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25 Jul 2025 at 10:09

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by Lancashire Renewables Limited has reached the award stage. The contract concerns the provision of a Tail Spend Solution, facilitating purchases of various goods essential for operations such as cleaning supplies, PPE, and maintenance items. This call-off contract forms part of the Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement RM6202, providing streamlined purchasing through pre-approved suppliers. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, was awarded to Unite Procurement UK Limited, effective from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2029. The procurement method was selective, utilising a framework agreement, with the primary classification under the industry code for Clothing, footwear, luggage articles, and accessories. The location for delivery is Farington Waste Recovery Park, Leyland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-volume, low-complexity goods such as consumables and operationally essential items. Lancashire Renewables Limited's use of a framework agreement underlines the importance of competitive pricing and efficient purchasing processes, making the tender particularly advantageous for SMEs with the capability to offer such solutions. Companies that can provide cost-effective and reliable goods/services to public sector entities will find the structure and requirements of this procurement process conducive to business growth and expansion. The contract is positioned to optimise purchasing and enhance compliance with procurement standards, offering substantial growth potential for the successful supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Tail Spend Solution

Notice Description

The notice concerns the award of contract for the provision of a Tail Spend Solution, which enables the Buyer to procure a wide range of goods classified as tail spend. Tail spend typically refers to low-complexity, high-volume and often ad hoc purchases that are not strategically sourced due to their relatively low individual value but can collectively represent a significant portion of overall procurement activity. This call-off contract falls under the scope of Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement - RM6202, which facilitates access to pre-approved suppliers that offer competitive pricing and streamlined purchasing process for public sector organisations. Lancashire Renewables Limited regularly purchases a diverse range of products that are necessary for the operation. These include, but are not limited to, cleaning supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), general maintenance items, consumables, spare parts, and other operationally essential goods. The awarded Tail Spend Solution aims to consolidate and optimise these purchases, ensuring value for money, improved efficiency, and compliance with public procurement standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81ee049c-b426-46df-920a-8bb6859c9b11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49f1b0f9-3f47-476b-bfdf-2f0449682e67
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44500000 - Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs

66151100 - Electronic marketplace retailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
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 RENEWABLES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEYLAND
Postcode
PR26 6TB
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Farington West
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITE PROCUREMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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