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title: "Pause 4 Thought Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0888036e-4ca7-4011-8609-2f2792c9445a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN"
published: "2020-11-30"
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# Pause 4 Thought Services

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0888036e-4ca7-4011-8609-2f2792c9445a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Pause 4 Thought Services" contract, valued at £250,000, was conducted by Blackburn with Darwen. The contract falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services sector. The tender has completed its process, with the award date recorded as 21st August 2020. The contract period started on 7th September 2020 and will end on 31st August 2021. The tender method adopted was an open procedure, allowing for widespread participation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, consultancy services, and related fields. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those capable of providing innovative solutions and consultancy in social development and peace-building areas. Engaging with Blackburn with Darwen and similar authorities can open avenues for collaboration on projects that have a positive societal impact.

## Notice

Pause for Thought Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c10cff0-c44b-4fc3-95ed-f8cf28fa4e27 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,259 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB2 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TIM PARRY JONATHAN BALL PEACE FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2020 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c10cff0-c44b-4fc3-95ed-f8cf28fa4e27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c10cff0-c44b-4fc3-95ed-f8cf28fa4e27
  30th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=49874466-f9a3-ea11-8103-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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