DN786997 Contract for services (RMS specialist)

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

11 Jun 2026 at 10:55

Award

29 Sep 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council, located at Lancaster Town Hall, is overseeing a procurement process under the title "DN786997 Contract for services (RMS specialist)". This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically addressing recruitment services. The procurement process, initially started as a direct approach below the threshold without competition, has moved past the tender stage and is now in the contract amendment phase. The contract, valued at £158,360, commenced on 9th June 2026, with a completion date anticipated on 19th December 2026. This amendment is further documented on the 11th June 2026, reflecting Lancaster City Council's engagement with the supplier to address necessary adjustments of the contract terms.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in recruitment services or with expertise in systems maintenance, as it involves supporting an MRI system project. Businesses that can provide robust services within these areas stand to grow through direct engagement with public authorities. Since the procurement process employed a direct method without competition, it indicates the potential for establishing strong working relationships with Lancaster City Council, providing a platform for continued collaboration and future projects.

How relevant is this notice?

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/055130-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 19 Dec 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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