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08 Jun 2026 at 13:15

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 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 20272 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20263 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

Argyll and Bute Council

East Ayrshire Council

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Historic Environment Scotland

Moray Council

NHS Golden Jubilee

NHS Lanarkshire

Perth & Kinross Council

Perth and Kinross Council

Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Government

Scottish Police Authority

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOTHWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Postcode Area
Motherwell
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
32
Supplier Names

Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited t/a Auto parts Garage Equipment Services

Atkins Limited

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

BT PLC

City Building (Contracts) LLP/RSBi

Commutaports Limited

D&J Taxis

Eclipse Automotive Technology Limited

FRASER C ROBB LIMITED

Field and Lawn

G Grigg and Sons Ltd

GB Group plc

Geo-Structural Ltd

Hamilton Waste & Recycling Ltd

Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd.

Ipsos MORI

MBA Engineering Consultancy LTD

Meldrum Joiners and Builders

Mike Watt Construction

NORR Consultants Ltd

Perth Radio Taxis Limited

Quo Imus Limited (trading as Qi Consulting)

RAW Leadership Consulting

Softcat Plc

Stripe Communications

The Lines Between Ltd.

Thomson Gray Limited

Trescal Ltd

Venesky Brown Ltd

WSP

WeGo Bus Limited

Wittets Ltd

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