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LPS CORP - Procurement Diagnostic

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Apr 2023 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire County Council recently completed a procurement process for a procurement diagnostic review under the title "LPS CORP - Procurement Diagnostic". The contract, valued at £110,175 GBP, was awarded on 1st March 2023. The review focused on three key areas - third party spend review, contract review, and procurement function assessment. The contract period started on 8th March 2023 and ended on 28th April 2023. The procurement method used was selective, with the process initiated through a framework agreement. The review was carried out in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity created by Lancashire County Council is suitable for service-oriented businesses interested in procurement consultancy services. The Council, located in Preston, England, awarded the contract to Bloom Procurement Services. Businesses with expertise in providing procurement consultancy services tailored to the public sector may find this tender especially relevant. The award date was 1st March 2023, with the contract period aligning with the stated review areas. The contract was carried out under the category of 'services' and aimed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Authority's procurement processes.

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Notice Title

LPS CORP - Procurement Diagnostic

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council (the Authority) require a procurement diagnostic review to be undertaken focusing on three key areas (1) third party spend review (2) contract review (3) procurement function assessment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c82e67e-52f0-45eb-b271-106cb3b391ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2883739-0ac8-4139-9a1a-a208525a879d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£110,175 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2023 - 28 Apr 2023 1-6 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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