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title: "Funding Consultants Panel Framework"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-01-30"
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# Funding Consultants Panel Framework

Buyer: LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eef6d2e4-0495-4ecb-9288-e90a2ca1933a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lancaster City Council seeking to establish a Funding Consultants Panel Framework, aimed at enhancing its capacity to develop funding bids in line with its Council and Economic Plans. The procurement is classified under Business and Management Consultancy services and has an estimated value of £150,000. The open procurement method was utilised, and the tender period concluded on 15 February 2019. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2019 and will run until 31 March 2023, with activities primarily based in Lancaster, North West England.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in consultancy services focused on funding and project development. Businesses that have experience in crafting quality bids and managing consultancy projects would benefit from engaging with Lancaster City Council, enabling them to forge valuable partnerships while contributing to the implementation of priority developments in the region.

## Notice

From time to time Lancaster City Council bids for external funding in order to implement its Council and Economic Plans via a range of priority developments. To assist in achieving the best possible results and to manage resources cost effectively, the Council is looking to establish a small panel of consultants to provide additional skilled capacity to develop quality bids as relevant funding becomes available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c85d0e04-81f6-4631-b928-fd22de647efc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ACRE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING; GREENWOOD PROJECTS; HOWARD RIFKIN; MATCHBOX ASSOCIATES; MICKLEDORE; MORECAMBE BAY PARTNERSHIP; PRINCE+PEARCE; SARA HILTON ASSOCIATES; STEER DAVIES GLEAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2020 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c85d0e04-81f6-4631-b928-fd22de647efc
- 5 Feb 2019 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0dec139-26cc-4ed8-80ee-abccfac63a88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c85d0e04-81f6-4631-b928-fd22de647efc
  30th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0dec139-26cc-4ed8-80ee-abccfac63a88
  5th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c8515d9c-3429-e911-80f2-005056b64545
  Advert - all details are on The Chest supplier portal reference DN391287

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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