Award

Funding Consultants Panel Framework

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jan 2020 at 10:27

Tender

05 Feb 2019 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Lancaster City Council seeking to establish a Funding Consultants Panel Framework, aimed at enhancing its capacity to develop funding bids in line with its Council and Economic Plans. The procurement is classified under Business and Management Consultancy services and has an estimated value of £150,000. The open procurement method was utilised, and the tender period concluded on 15 February 2019. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2019 and will run until 31 March 2023, with activities primarily based in Lancaster, North West England.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in consultancy services focused on funding and project development. Businesses that have experience in crafting quality bids and managing consultancy projects would benefit from engaging with Lancaster City Council, enabling them to forge valuable partnerships while contributing to the implementation of priority developments in the region.

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Notice Title

Funding Consultants Panel Framework

Notice Description

From time to time Lancaster City Council bids for external funding in order to implement its Council and Economic Plans via a range of priority developments. To assist in achieving the best possible results and to manage resources cost effectively, the Council is looking to establish a small panel of consultants to provide additional skilled capacity to develop quality bids as relevant funding becomes available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eef6d2e4-0495-4ecb-9288-e90a2ca1933a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c85d0e04-81f6-4631-b928-fd22de647efc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen McMahon
Contact Email
hmcmahon@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524582122

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

ACRE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING

GREENWOOD PROJECTS

HOWARD RIFKIN

MATCHBOX ASSOCIATES

MICKLEDORE

MORECAMBE BAY PARTNERSHIP

PRINCE+PEARCE

SARA HILTON ASSOCIATES

STEER DAVIES GLEAVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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