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Westmorland and Furness Council Procurement Service Review

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed a procurement process for the review of its Procurement Service, aimed at assessing its effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with legislation. The contract, valued at £49,560 with a gross amount of £59,472, was awarded to BENEFFREY CONSULTING LTD under the limited competition method, which falls below the threshold. The procurement is categorised within the services industry, specifically business and management consultancy and related services, and is situated in the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 17th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 16th November 2026. The review forms part of the council's legal obligations under the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancy firms specialising in business and management services. SMEs like BENEFFREY CONSULTING LTD are well-suited to compete in such procurements due to their agile nature and specialised knowledge, enabling them to deliver tailored solutions efficiently. Organisations looking to expand their portfolio within public sector consulting should consider participating in similar tenders, as sub-central government authorities such as Westmorland and Furness Council are frequently looking to ensure their procurement services adhere to legislative standards and optimise performance. The procurement review offers the chance to demonstrate expertise in enhancing service delivery and compliance measures, offering direct growth pathways for businesses engaged in consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Westmorland and Furness Council Procurement Service Review

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council is undertaking a review of its Procurement arrangements to assess effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with the legislation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022999-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,560 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENEFFREY CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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