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Framework for the provision of Consultants in the Pursuit of Local Government Reorganisation for a Bay Unitary

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2021 at 08:29

Tender

03 Feb 2021 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Lancaster City Council for a framework titled "Framework for the provision of Consultants in the Pursuit of Local Government Reorganisation for a Bay Unitary." This initiative falls under the business and management consultancy industry, with a contract value of £2,000,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the current stage is active. The submission period closes on 5 March 2021, with the contract's period starting from 1 April 2021 and concluding on 31 March 2025. The primary delivery location is within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in local government reorganisation and business development consultancy. Companies with expertise in managing public sector transitions and providing strategic advice will be well-suited to bid for this contract. The framework is intended for multiple local authorities, thereby allowing successful bidders the potential to engage in collaborative projects and expand their portfolios across the Bay area.

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Notice Title

Framework for the provision of Consultants in the Pursuit of Local Government Reorganisation for a Bay Unitary

Notice Description

A framework to draw on consultancy services for the pursuit of a Bay Unitary Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A framework to draw on consultancy services for the pursuit of a Bay Unitary Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028fcf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008007-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BARROW BOROUGH COUNCIL

SOUTH LAKELAND DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
Debbie Sorr, Mrs Helen McMahon
Contact Email
d.sykes@southlakeland.gov.uk, dstorr@barrowbc.gov.uk, 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
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING

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