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Renewal of F5 - Big IP Subscription

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Aug 2025 at 10:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Lancashire County Council seeking the renewal of its F5 - Big IP Subscription, classified under the "Networking, Internet and intranet software package" industry category. Located in Preston, England, this tender falls under the selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The total value of the contract is £120,002.50, covering the contract period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028. The award stage was completed on 27th August 2025, with Softcat Plc named as the supplier.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses operating within the software and networking sectors, particularly those adept at managing subscription-based services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete for such contracts due to Lancashire County Council’s openness to smaller-scale suppliers. Engagement in this type of procurement process could position businesses to leverage framework agreements, enhancing their profiles and expanding their clientele within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of F5 - Big IP Subscription

Notice Description

Renewal of the F5 Big IP Subscription

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-191058f8-3507-4b92-859e-a1a27edab193
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a32ae2-c3bf-43cc-865e-9ef663703274
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

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,002 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,002 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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