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title: "Provision of professional services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-04"
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# Provision of professional services

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d42e8f7-6dfe-4851-8786-9652650a60ca

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of professional services under the contract reference R1101. This project falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the award phase with the contract being awarded to Microsoft Ltd. Key dates include the award date on 12th July 2024, the start of the contract period on 19th July 2024, and the end of the contract period on 19th August 2024. The total contract value is £149,263 and the procurement method used was a direct award.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting and software development. While the direct award method suggests limited competition, businesses that position themselves as reliable and capable partners for public sector clients can still benefit. This is particularly relevant for large-scale enterprises like Microsoft Ltd., which are well-suited to handle extensive and complex IT service contracts. Successful delivery on this contract could lead to further opportunities with Lancashire County Council and other public sector organisations.

## Notice

R1101 Provision of professional services contract Work Order LANC-418288. Purchase Order LCC321178952/0 refers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d153861f-2c82-4618-9e9e-3516effd5947 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2024 - 19 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,263 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,263 |
| 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 | MICROSOFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d153861f-2c82-4618-9e9e-3516effd5947

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d153861f-2c82-4618-9e9e-3516effd5947
  4th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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