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title: "LPS CORP - Consultancy Services - Lancashire AEM Watch Tower - RFQ 15305964"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# LPS CORP - Consultancy Services - Lancashire AEM Watch Tower - RFQ 15305964

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0418d6a8-c67f-4a5d-9c14-a9995c326cd1

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is currently involved in a public procurement process for consultancy services aimed at supporting the advanced engineering and manufacturing (AEM) sector within the County, in response to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The tender, titled "LPS CORP - Consultancy Services - Lancashire AEM Watch Tower - RFQ 15305964," involves a total value of £1,000,000 and is structured into five lots, providing opportunities for suppliers capable of delivering on all or part of the requirements. This procurement falls under the services category, classified as research consultancy and business management consultancy, and employs an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 9 November 2021, while the contract is set to commence on 1 January 2022 and run until 31 December 2023, with the buying organisation located in Preston, North West England.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises, to engage in consultancy services that support the local AEM sector. Companies specialised in research consultancy and business management, as well as those with capabilities to work collaboratively in consortia, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on post-pandemic recovery opens avenues for innovative solutions and tailored interventions, making it advantageous for organisations looking to expand their service offerings in a supportive economic environment.

## Notice

"Lancashire County Council is seeking to commission a series of interventions to support the advanced engineering and manufacturing (AEM) sector within the County to overcome setbacks which have arisen as a direct and indirect results of the COVID-19 pandemic. This tender is structured into a series of five lots. We are seeking to appoint a service provider(s) with the capability to deliver against all or some of the five lots, and we would also welcome consortium bids from organisations brought together to deliver this work as an integrated team."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa7b241-3321-4e14-893b-7dfc3b60a097 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AEM HI LANCASHIRE CONSORTIUM LED BY NORTH WEST AEROSPACE ALLIANC; COMMUNITY & BUSINESS PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2022 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa7b241-3321-4e14-893b-7dfc3b60a097
- 8 Oct 2021 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/114de3df-f3a7-4d5d-8bd6-cf9e0f6f30db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa7b241-3321-4e14-893b-7dfc3b60a097
  4th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/114de3df-f3a7-4d5d-8bd6-cf9e0f6f30db
  8th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/

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