--- title: "Professional Services Dynamic Purchasing System for Growth Lancashire Ltd" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-37896678-2477-4a44-b3d0-5577dac2842f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37896678-2477-4a44-b3d0-5577dac2842f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37896678-2477-4a44-b3d0-5577dac2842f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37896678-2477-4a44-b3d0-5577dac2842f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-10-21" --- # Professional Services Dynamic Purchasing System for Growth Lancashire Ltd Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37896678-2477-4a44-b3d0-5577dac2842f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37896678-2477-4a44-b3d0-5577dac2842f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37896678-2477-4a44-b3d0-5577dac2842f.json) ## Summary The Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is currently advancing a tender process titled "Professional Services Dynamic Purchasing System for Growth Lancashire Ltd," aimed at establishing a dynamic purchasing system across twelve professional service disciplines. Key dates include the closing date for the first invitation for requests to participate, which is set for 30th November 2020, at 12 noon. This procurement process falls under the "services" category within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services sector, and has an estimated value of £995,000. The contract is expected to commence on 1st February 2021 and run until 31st January 2023. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on heritage, conservation, ecological services, structural engineering, planning, and project management, among others. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, given the nature of the dynamic purchasing system, which allows for flexibility and ongoing engagement. Suppliers with expertise in the listed service categories will find this an ideal avenue to grow their business and expand their client base within the local authority and private sector markets. ## Notice Business support and economic development company Growth Lancashire Ltd are establishing a dynamic purchasing system. The company, which already provides heritage, conservation and arboricultural services, has now launched a call for professional services across twelve disciplines as it continues to build additional expertise and capacity to meet increased demand from its Local Authority partners and private clients. The 12 lots on the Dynamic Purchasing System will be: 1. Heritage and conservation services 2. Arboricultural services 3. Agricultural services 4. Ecology services 5. Planning, urban design and landscape services 6. Archaeology and historic environment services 7. Architectural services 8. Structural engineering and surveying services 9. Valuation and viability services 10. Climate change and environmental services 11. Bid writing, business development and research services 12. Project/Programme/Contract Management services Additional information: The first invitation for requests to participate (IRTP) for this dynamic purchasing system (DPS) will close at 12 noon on 30th November 2020. The DPS will then be re-opened immediately for round 2 of IRTP. Please note the invitation to participate documents are available on the e-tendering portal - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9d289dc-7efb-4ee5-a470-51182d4df5f9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £995,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BLACKBURN | | Post town | Blackburn | | Postcode | BB1 7DY | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 21 Oct 2020 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9d289dc-7efb-4ee5-a470-51182d4df5f9 - 20 Oct 2020 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe38c784-4daf-4c8e-96d0-f01e017174d8 - 20 Oct 2020 at 09:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40276bd9-eeff-49aa-8e14-484f0ecd3848 - 19 Oct 2020 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98198cba-d81c-4e9c-9c7c-2ed6ee8dcbcc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9d289dc-7efb-4ee5-a470-51182d4df5f9 21st October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe38c784-4daf-4c8e-96d0-f01e017174d8 20th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40276bd9-eeff-49aa-8e14-484f0ecd3848 20th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98198cba-d81c-4e9c-9c7c-2ed6ee8dcbcc 19th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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