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title: "Provision of Consultancy Services - Finance Diagnostic"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Consultancy Services - Finance Diagnostic

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c21bdc2-c7a4-403f-baa3-67779f020d64

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of consultancy services related to finance diagnostics, with the procurement process documented under the title "Provision of Consultancy Services - Finance Diagnostic". Classified under the industry category of financial consultancy services (CPV 66171000), this procurement was conducted via a direct award method through a third-party framework. The contract, valued at GBP 72,000, encompasses services to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 1st December 2024 to 28th February 2025, with the award detailed as active from 29th November 2024 and officially published on 3rd December 2024.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in financial consultancy services. The direct award via a third-party framework such as the one used by Lancashire County Council can streamline the procurement process for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), positioning them for potential collaboration and growth within the public sector. Companies with robust financial diagnostic capabilities and experience in public sector consultancy would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, allowing them to expand their service portfolios and strengthen their market presence.

## Notice

Provision of Consultancy Services - Finance Diagnostic

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf3038ca-a4f4-46a3-9e9a-9d98fcfe4c14 |
| 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 | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,000 |
| 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

- 3 Dec 2024 at 17:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf3038ca-a4f4-46a3-9e9a-9d98fcfe4c14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf3038ca-a4f4-46a3-9e9a-9d98fcfe4c14
  3rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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