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title: "Westmorland and Furness Council Procurement Service Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0669de"
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# Westmorland and Furness Council Procurement Service Review

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0669de

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed a procurement process for the review of its Procurement Service, aimed at assessing its effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with legislation. The contract, valued at £49,560 with a gross amount of £59,472, was awarded to BENEFFREY CONSULTING LTD under the limited competition method, which falls below the threshold. The procurement is categorised within the services industry, specifically business and management consultancy and related services, and is situated in the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 17th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 16th November 2026. The review forms part of the council's legal obligations under the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancy firms specialising in business and management services. SMEs like BENEFFREY CONSULTING LTD are well-suited to compete in such procurements due to their agile nature and specialised knowledge, enabling them to deliver tailored solutions efficiently. Organisations looking to expand their portfolio within public sector consulting should consider participating in similar tenders, as sub-central government authorities such as Westmorland and Furness Council are frequently looking to ensure their procurement services adhere to legislative standards and optimise performance. The procurement review offers the chance to demonstrate expertise in enhancing service delivery and compliance measures, offering direct growth pathways for businesses engaged in consultancy services.

## Notice

Westmorland and Furness Council is undertaking a review of its Procurement arrangements to assess effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with the legislation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022999-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,560 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BENEFFREY CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 13:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022999-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022999-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://beneffrey.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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