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title: "Consultancy Services - Support to Lancashire County Council on medium-term ambition-setting"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-20"
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# Consultancy Services - Support to Lancashire County Council on medium-term ambition-setting

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-285fa43b-f6bb-4a74-9b38-ae5b92f2747b

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## Summary

The Lancashire County Council awarded a contract for Consultancy Services on medium-term ambition-setting to Bloom Procurement Services Ltd. The contract, valued at £394,000 GBP, was for Financial consultancy services and was directly awarded through a 3rd Party Framework. The tender process concluded on 23rd April 2024, with the contract period set to run from 1st May 2024 to 31st August 2024. The buying organisation, Lancashire County Council, located in Preston, North West England, sought services in the services category, creating opportunities for businesses.

This awarded tender by Lancashire County Council presents an avenue for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in financial consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can benefit as the tender was suitable for SME participation. The direct award through a 3rd Party Framework signifies potential future opportunities for similar procurement methods in the industry, offering a blueprint for businesses aspiring to engage in such arrangements effectively. The structured contract period running through the summer months provides a clear timeline for successful bidders to deliver their services, fostering business growth and development.

## Notice

Consultancy Services - Support to Lancashire County Council on medium-term ambition-setting

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72777dc9-265e-4b07-bdcb-e14544967959 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award 3rd Party Framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £394,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £394,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 May 2024 at 09:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72777dc9-265e-4b07-bdcb-e14544967959
- 17 May 2024 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72777dc9-265e-4b07-bdcb-e14544967959

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72777dc9-265e-4b07-bdcb-e14544967959
  20th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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