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Blackpool council; case and practice audit

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

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15 Sep 2025 at 09:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlined is conducted by the Local Government Association based in London, United Kingdom, with a focus on the health and social work services industry. The project, titled "Blackpool council; case and practice audit", involved an award status as of 15th September 2025, with the contract being active from 16th September 2025 to 13th March 2026, and potential renewal up to 13th September 2026. The procurement method used was limited competition, under the threshold, ensuring a select range of participants. This case and practice audit, aiming to enhance practices within Blackpool Council, employs a detailed methodology and Practice Assurance framework to diagnose and improve key practices. The awarded supplier for this service-oriented contract is Achieve Health & Social Care Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise from Claygate, United Kingdom.

This tender opens up potential for business growth particularly for SMEs specialising in health and social care services consulting, as it requires an understanding of diagnostic and methodological implementation within public sectors. Businesses engaged in management consultancy, especially those with insight into practice assurance frameworks, would be well-suited to compete. This opportunity not only provides a platform for SMEs to collaborate with prestigious councils but also allows them to demonstrate impact through quality improvements in public service operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Blackpool council; case and practice audit

Notice Description

We wish to procure an experienced contractor who will work with key practice leaders, managers and other stakeholders in Blackpool Council to undertake a thorough case and practice audit, using a methodology that includes a Practice Assurance framework. The audit will be an initial diagnostic to assess and understand practice and practice culture, against a number of key requirements. The outputs will identify specific areas for attention and provide a baseline to guide and measure improvement. To undertake the work, a Practice Assurance framework, that will be rooted in strength based will be used. This can then be utilised by the council independently in the immediate future to guide measurement and quality improvements. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=980183336

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0599f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056445-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 13 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Kulsuma Haque
Contact Email
kulsuma.haque@local.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020766433130

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACHIEVE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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