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Agency Partner to Support Raising the Profile of Lancashire's Economy Campaign

LANCASHIRE COMBINED COUNTY AUTHORITY

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14 Aug 2025 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was undertaken by the Lancashire Combined County Authority, located at County Hall, Preston. The contract titled "Agency Partner to Support Raising the Profile of Lancashire's Economy Campaign" falls under the industry category of marketing and public relations consultancy services. The procurement was at the award stage as of 14th August 2025, with the contract having been signed on 4th August 2025. Situated in the United Kingdom, this tender involved limited competition below the threshold, focused on providing strategic communications support to enhance Lancashire's economic profile. The contracting period runs from 4th August 2025 to 3rd August 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing management and public relations consultancy services, particularly for those operating within the United Kingdom. SMEs similar to the awarded supplier, Limitless PR & Marketing Limited, located in Blackburn, would find such contracts advantageous for growth by enhancing their portfolio and increasing their market credibility. Businesses equipped to deliver strategic communication plans and with an interest in contributing to regional development initiatives could benefit substantially from competing in similar procurement processes. The confined competition underscores the value placed on tailored expertise, offering a competitive edge to businesses ready to demonstrate their proficiency in Public Authority contracts.

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Notice Title

Agency Partner to Support Raising the Profile of Lancashire's Economy Campaign

Notice Description

Support from an agency partner in the development and delivery of a strategic communications plan for a campaign to raise the profile of Lancashire's economy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058827
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048850-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COMBINED COUNTY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lancashire-cca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIMITLESS PR & MARKETING

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