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30 Jul 2026 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Lancashire County Council, has reached the award stage for the project titled "NEPRO 3 - Consultancy- Adult Health and Wellbeing Services Delivery Partner" under the Business and Management Consultancy Services category. The procurement method used was a Direct Award via a 3rd Party Framework. This contract, valued at £1,198,363, was awarded on 1st July 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2026. The project will be executed in the North West region of the United Kingdom, and is particularly suited for organisations classed as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth in the consultancy services sector, specifically for SMEs. Businesses with expertise in business and management consultancy, particularly those focusing on adult health and wellbeing, could find this project aligns well with their capacities and strategic growth objectives. The specific focus on SMEs indicates a favourable environment for smaller firms to engage with public sector work through established procurement frameworks, ultimately facilitating enhanced business development and exposure in public-sector consultancy services.

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Notice Title

NEPRO 3 - Consultancy- Adult Health and Wellbing Services Delivery Partner

Notice Description

NEPRO 3 - Consultancy- Adult Health and Wellbing Services Delivery Partner

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e831dbb2-4284-4431-bf47-72526d6e096d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3577f2c-9a46-4707-9a00-2d7c055abd24
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
£1,198,363 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,198,363 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 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
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

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