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NEPRO3 - Adult Services Delivery Partner - Learning Disability & Autism Transformation

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "NEPRO3 - Adult Services Delivery Partner - Learning Disability & Autism Transformation" project. This contract, classified under CPV Code 79410000, pertains to business and management consultancy services within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was initiated through a direct award via a third-party framework, with the agreement scheduled to commence on 16th April 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2026. Bloom Procurement Services Ltd has been selected as the supplier for this procurement, following the award on 20th March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in learning disabilities and autism transformation. The involvement of Lancashire County Council as the buying organisation assures a structured approach to service delivery, making it an attractive contract for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand in the public sector. SMEs interested in growing their footprint in consultancy services for adult social care would benefit greatly from exploring similar contracts. The direct award process indicates the relevance of establishing strong networks and frameworks to gain successful procurement outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPRO3 - Adult Services Delivery Partner - Learning Disability & Autism Transformation

Notice Description

NEPRO3 - Adult Services Delivery Partner - Learning Disability & Autism Transformation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df7fc74e-621c-400b-a058-d60259f999d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac6b14a8-ccaa-479a-b0ef-d36c3d545a93
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£159,825 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£159,825 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 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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