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title: "NEPRO3 - A582-Lancashire Central, Programme Director and Programme Governance Assistance"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# NEPRO3 - A582-Lancashire Central, Programme Director and Programme Governance Assistance

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e271e34-c57e-41b4-9a47-2e381272f552

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## Summary

The procurement process for "NEPRO3 - A582-Lancashire Central, Programme Director and Programme Governance Assistance" has been completed by Lancashire County Council. This tender, identified with the category of procurement consultancy services, specifically targeted the North West region of the United Kingdom. Utilizing a direct award via a third-party framework, the procurement method ensured an efficient selection process. The relevant key dates include the tender period ending on 12th February 2026, with the contract period covering from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027. The award was officially activated on 16th February 2026, with a contract value of £225,274 GBP awarded to Bloom Procurement Services Ltd.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by Lancashire County Council's openness to working with such entities. Businesses specialising in procurement consultancy services are well-suited to engage with similar projects, given the industry's technical demands and location-specific requirements. The procurement process emphasised streamlined and effective contracting through a direct award, making it especially advantageous for businesses within the North West region aiming to expand their portfolio with public sector clients.

## Notice

NEPRO3 - A582-Lancashire Central, Programme Director and Programme Governance Assistance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f356934a-ed17-48d8-a747-8b0a4af38517 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,274 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,274 |
| 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

- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f356934a-ed17-48d8-a747-8b0a4af38517

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f356934a-ed17-48d8-a747-8b0a4af38517
  16th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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