Award

NEPRO3 - A582-Lancashire Central, Programme Director and Programme Governance Assistance

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Mar 2026 at 14:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "NEPRO3 - A582-Lancashire Central, Programme Director and Programme Governance Assistance" has been completed by Lancashire County Council. This tender, identified with the category of procurement consultancy services, specifically targeted the North West region of the United Kingdom. Utilizing a direct award via a third-party framework, the procurement method ensured an efficient selection process. The relevant key dates include the tender period ending on 12th February 2026, with the contract period covering from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027. The award was officially activated on 16th February 2026, with a contract value of £225,274 GBP awarded to Bloom Procurement Services Ltd.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by Lancashire County Council's openness to working with such entities. Businesses specialising in procurement consultancy services are well-suited to engage with similar projects, given the industry's technical demands and location-specific requirements. The procurement process emphasised streamlined and effective contracting through a direct award, making it especially advantageous for businesses within the North West region aiming to expand their portfolio with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPRO3 - A582-Lancashire Central, Programme Director and Programme Governance Assistance

Notice Description

NEPRO3 - A582-Lancashire Central, Programme Director and Programme Governance Assistance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e271e34-c57e-41b4-9a47-2e381272f552
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f356934a-ed17-48d8-a747-8b0a4af38517
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 - 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

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,274 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,274 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 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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