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Provision of Consultancy Services - Regional Adoption Agency - RFQ 15190208

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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04 Oct 2018 at 11:41

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05 Feb 2018 at 10:44

Tender

05 Feb 2018 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Lancashire County Council, which is hosting a tender for the 'Provision of Consultancy Services - Regional Adoption Agency' (RFQ 15190208). This initiative falls under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services, specifically aimed at establishing a Regional Adoption Agency encompassing the Lancashire County Council and Blackpool Borough Council areas. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 5 February 2018, with a contract period beginning on 1 May 2018 and ending on 30 April 2019. The total contract value is £240,000, with a tender submission deadline set for 6 March 2018.

This tender offers significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in business analysis, project management, or related consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in establishing social services frameworks or adoption agencies would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the successful contractor will provide vital consultancy to facilitate the creation of the Regional Adoption Agency. This initiative presents a valuable opportunity for growth in the public sector consultancy domain.

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Notice Title

Provision of Consultancy Services - Regional Adoption Agency - RFQ 15190208

Notice Description

A new Regional Adoption Agency (RAA) is to be established covering the Lancashire County Council (LCC) and Blackpool Borough Council areas, with LCC as the host organisation who shall contract on behalf of itself and Blackpool Borough Council (the Authorities). This tender is for the establishment of a single provider Agreement whereby the successful tenderer will be asked to provide consultancy services in relation to the establishment of a Regional Adoption Agency (RAA). Additional information: The tender documents are available on Lancashire County Council's electronic tendering site http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e Use of this system does not require high specification IT equipment or connections, nor high-level personalIT skills/capabilities. Access to the system/software and advice is free of charge. Please note if you do not already have a supplier account on the new e-tendering system (Oracle), you will be required to obtain a DUNS number, this can take a number of days to be issued and is required as part of the system registration,therefore, tenderers are advised to allow plenty of time for registration and to do this as early as possible duringthe tender period. Registration is necessary in order to view the tender details and obtain tender documentation. A ceiling budget of PS192,000 for a 12 month project period and PS240,000 for a 15 month project period (total of PS48,000 to cover a potential 3 month extension) has been identified.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa092d88-5294-4e06-adb8-375371842ce1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2ef8852-a7d1-4f39-9361-5d6126968a0f
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£209,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 6-12 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
Sarah Goodwill
Contact Email
sarah.goodwill@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01772 538207

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
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

TRUEMAN CHANGE MANAGEMENT

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