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Principle Procurement Agency Officer

WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Jan 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

West Lancashire Borough Council, a sub-central government authority in the UK, has completed a public procurement process titled "Principle Procurement Agency Officer." This procurement is classified under the services category, specifically targeting the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract being signed on 16th December 2025 and active until 31st March 2026, with the possibility of a three-month renewal. The procurement method was limited, described as "below threshold - limited competition," and was carried out in the Ormskirk region (UKD47).

The tender provides opportunities for agencies supplying temporary staffing services, particularly those with expertise in professional and administrative roles. It can be a significant growth opportunity for SMEs such as Macildowie Associates Ltd, which successfully provided the services in this contract. Businesses located or operating within the UK, specifically those with experience in public sector staffing, would find this type of procurement advantageous for expanding their portfolios and fostering relationships with governmental bodies like West Lancashire Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Principle Procurement Agency Officer

Notice Description

Provision of cover through agency for the role of principle procurement officer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002335-2026
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
C Kirwan
Contact Email
procurement@westlancs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+4401695

Buyer Location

Locality
ORMSKIRK
Postcode
L39 2DF
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lancashire
Electoral Ward
Ormskirk West
Westminster Constituency
West Lancashire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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