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title: "Consultancy - Strategic Finance Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-362f8a97-a9c8-4851-91b9-45541ff58468"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-18"
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# Consultancy - Strategic Finance Support

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-362f8a97-a9c8-4851-91b9-45541ff58468

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Consultancy - Strategic Finance Support," led by Lancashire County Council, focuses on business and management consultancy services. The project is situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom and is in the award stage as of 18th June 2026. The procurement was conducted via a Direct Award through a 3rd Party Framework, with a contract valued at £275,130. The period for the contract commenced on 1st May 2026 and is set to conclude on 9th October 2026. This opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, specifically benefiting consultancy firms specialising in strategic financial management. Companies that are SMEs could particularly benefit from engaging in this contract, providing them with a platform to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector. The nature of the procurement method, a Direct Award through a 3rd Party Framework, suggests that businesses with existing frameworks and proven capabilities in delivering similar services have a competitive edge in securing such contracts.

## Notice

Consultancy - Strategic Finance Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7ccd177-f579-4f8e-bbf5-5dd09dab9175 |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 9 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £275,130 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £275,130 |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7ccd177-f579-4f8e-bbf5-5dd09dab9175

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7ccd177-f579-4f8e-bbf5-5dd09dab9175
  18th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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