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Provision of professional services

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Dec 2024 at 15:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire County Council recently completed a procurement process, awarding a contract for the provision of professional services in the IT sector, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract, titled "Provision of professional services," was finalised using a direct award method and is valued at £59,148. Situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom, the contract commenced on 6th December 2024 and will run until 5th December 2025. This procurement is in the award stage, with significant dates including the tender period ending on 2nd December 2024 and the award made on 3rd December 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, especially those capable of delivering high-quality consulting and support services. Although the contract was directly awarded to Microsoft Ltd, large IT firms with expertise in service delivery management support may find this sector promising for future opportunities. Even though the procurement was not specifically focused on SMEs or VCSEs, the competitive nature of the industry suggests that similar future tenders might benefit a wider range of companies looking to expand their market presence and demonstrate their capabilities to major public sector buyers like Lancashire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of professional services

Notice Description

R1101a Provision of professional services contract for service delivery management support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb0decbc-6e94-4579-a978-ae5dfa4bb2d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33cf5f3f-cd36-4f69-9cbe-0ee44d824d95
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,148 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,148 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2024 - 5 Dec 2025 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
ICT Supplier Management
Contact Email
ictsuppliermanagement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 123 6701

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

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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