Award of Consultancy Appointment for Digital Broadband Consultant

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

08 Jun 2026 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council has awarded a contract for consultancy services under the project "Award of Consultancy Appointment for Digital Broadband Consultant". The procurement process is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on consultancy related to broadband and other technical areas. The procurement, identified by the contract ID JUN557483, was conducted through a direct award method, meaning the contract was granted to a single supplier without a competitive bidding process. This tender process has progressed to the award stage with a contract signed on 6th May 2026, and the services are expected to be delivered by 8th October 2027. The buying organisation, North Lanarkshire Council, based at Civic Centre, Motherwell, is responsible for this procurement.

The awarded contract offers business growth opportunities for firms specialising in multi-disciplinary consultancy, particularly those with expertise in financial, structural engineering, telecommunication, and construction consultancy services. Given the direct award method, this opportunity was specifically assigned to AtkinsRéalis UK Limited, suggesting that businesses with established relationships and expertise in providing comprehensive digital broadband solutions are well-suited for such direct awards. Companies looking to enter or expand their presence in public sector consultancy, especially within the technical and broadband domains, might focus on building strategic relationships with local councils like North Lanarkshire Council to be well-positioned for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Award of Consultancy Appointment for Digital Broadband Consultant

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) require the services of a Multi-Disciplinary Consultant to assist with specification development (Broadband & Monitoring), assistance with test of change delivery and compliance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830271
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557483
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 20272 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CLYDEBANK
Postcode
G81 4DY
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
17
Supplier Names

ARNOLD CLARK AUTOMOBILES LIMITED T/A AUTO PARTS GARAGE EQUIPMENT SERVICES

ATKINSRÉALIS

COMMUTAPORTS

D&J TAXIS

ECLIPSE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

FIELD AND LAWN

FRASER C ROBB

GEO-STRUCTURAL

IPSOS MORI

MELDRUM JOINERS AND BUILDERS

MIKE WATT CONSTRUCTION

NORR CONSULTANTS

PERTH RADIO TAXIS

SOFTCAT

THOMSON GRAY

TRESCAL

WEGO BUS

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