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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-cb0decbc-6e94-4579-a978-ae5dfa4bb2d1

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## Summary

The Lancashire County Council recently completed a procurement process, awarding a contract for the provision of professional services in the IT sector, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract, titled "Provision of professional services," was finalised using a direct award method and is valued at £59,148. Situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom, the contract commenced on 6th December 2024 and will run until 5th December 2025. This procurement is in the award stage, with significant dates including the tender period ending on 2nd December 2024 and the award made on 3rd December 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, especially those capable of delivering high-quality consulting and support services. Although the contract was directly awarded to Microsoft Ltd, large IT firms with expertise in service delivery management support may find this sector promising for future opportunities. Even though the procurement was not specifically focused on SMEs or VCSEs, the competitive nature of the industry suggests that similar future tenders might benefit a wider range of companies looking to expand their market presence and demonstrate their capabilities to major public sector buyers like Lancashire County Council.

## Notice

R1101a Provision of professional services contract for service delivery management support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33cf5f3f-cd36-4f69-9cbe-0ee44d824d95 |
| 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 | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2024 - 5 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,148 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,148 |
| 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 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33cf5f3f-cd36-4f69-9cbe-0ee44d824d95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33cf5f3f-cd36-4f69-9cbe-0ee44d824d95
  4th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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