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DN786997 Contract for services (RMS specialist)

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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29 Sep 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council, located at Lancaster Town Hall, Dalton Square, Lancaster, recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "DN786997 Contract for services (RMS specialist)." This contract falls within the services category and specifically pertains to recruitment services, with the procurement method being "direct" and below threshold, indicating a process conducted without competition. The primary aim is to procure a repairs and maintenance specialist to support their MRI system project. The contract commenced on 21st July 2025 and is set to conclude on 19th June 2026. This procurement falls under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54.

This award presents significant business growth opportunities, primarily for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the recruitment industry as it engages Accellero Recruitment Consultancy Limited, an SME. Those in the recruitment and maintenance support industries may benefit from similar procurement needs in the future. The procurement is part of strategic efforts to harness professional expertise in maintaining critical infrastructure, opening up partnership opportunities for businesses capable of delivering specialised services in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

DN786997 Contract for services (RMS specialist)

Notice Description

Procurement of a repairs and maintenance specialist to support with our MRI system project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a449
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060618-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,760 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 19 Jun 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
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Emily Turbitt
Contact Email
eturbitt@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524582236

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCELLERO RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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