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Development Management & Support Services (Samlesbury)

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Jun 2026 at 13:30

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Development Management & Support Services (Samlesbury)" was managed by Lancashire County Council, situated in Preston, England. The tender falls under the category of Business and Management Consultancy Services (CPV 79410000) and was conducted in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This initiative is part of the award stage, following a direct award via a third-party framework. The contract begins on 11th June 2026 and will conclude on 12th June 2028, with a total estimated value of £198,500. The award was finalised on 11th May 2026 and published on 24th June 2026.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the management consultancy field, particularly those classified as SMEs. With Lancashire County Council as the buying authority, companies that have experience in providing comprehensive development management and support services are well-suited to fulfil this contract. The procurement method favoured direct engagement through a third-party framework, offering a streamlined opportunity for firms capable of delivering the required services efficiently. Businesses positioned in the North West or with strong local understanding might find this contract particularly beneficial for establishing or expanding their public sector portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development Management & Support Services (Samlesbury)

Notice Description

Development Management & Support Services (Samlesbury)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c545975a-eb9b-41c7-859b-cdb27bf22833
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85723ac8-b289-410d-a7ff-0f51b1337f6a
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£198,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£198,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2028 2-3 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 COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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