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title: "Consultancy Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2017-01-09"
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# Consultancy Services

Buyer: BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3881fe35-2de7-4826-b8b8-0713ecd646de

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## Summary

Blackpool Borough Council has awarded a contract for "Consultancy Services" under the business and management consultancy category, as part of a direct procurement process using the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework Agreement (Reference 664-13). The contract, valued at £14,000, was initiated to conduct a desk-based study to inform the initial strategic outline case for certain delivery options. The contract period runs from 3rd January 2017 to 24th March 2017, with the procurement stage completed following bid submission by 21st December 2016.

This consultancy contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their capabilities in business consultancy services. Companies that specialise in research, strategic planning, and service delivery options would be particularly well-suited to pursue similar contracts in this area, potentially enabling growth by leveraging their expertise in local government service provision.

## Notice

Contract Award via ESPO Consultancy Services Framework Agreement (Reference 664-13) for completion of a desk based study and review of available information to inform the development of an initial strategic outline case in relation to proposals for delivery options of specific, related services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9825b0-1575-40d4-b86f-d8fc532cc84d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2017 - 24 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | V4 SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2017 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9825b0-1575-40d4-b86f-d8fc532cc84d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9825b0-1575-40d4-b86f-d8fc532cc84d
  9th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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