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School finance system

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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30 Mar 2023 at 08:06

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21 Mar 2023 at 09:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire County Council has completed a tender process for a school finance system, focusing on financial analysis and accounting software. The contract value is £540,884 GBP and will be active from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Access UK Ltd on 21st March 2023. The system will serve the North West region in the United Kingdom.

This opportunity provides a chance for businesses, especially in the services sector, to engage with Lancashire County Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this contract, offering them growth prospects. Businesses specializing in financial software solutions are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The procurement stage has already transitioned from tender to award, presenting a promising opportunity for future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School finance system

Notice Description

Education accounting software to monitor budgets, cash flow and run management reports

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-008b0aa9-1f2d-4557-a8ad-be7cb9042f0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/702f3769-dd8f-4f69-a991-5c0bca907118
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,884 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£540,884 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Bennett
Contact Email
digitalprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01772 539970

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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