Award

Provision of a Cloud-Based Finance System

LANCASHIRE RENEWABLES LIMITED

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10 Apr 2025 at 10:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire Renewables Limited has awarded a contract for the provision of a cloud-based finance system, with a focus on financial analysis and accounting software. The procurement falls under the services category and is located in the North West of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £223,000, was awarded to IPlicit Ltd and follows a selective call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The implementation phase is slated for May to August 2025, with the software going live in September 2025. The initial contract period is 36 months, with an optional 12-month extension, culminating by August 2028. The procurement stage is now complete, following an award made on 7th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud hosting, software, and support services, particularly those in the financial software sector. SMEs are especially encouraged to consider similar future opportunities, given the suitability criteria. By participating in this procurement, businesses can expand their market presence, develop expertise in large-scale implementations, and build relationships with public sector clients. Companies like IPlicit Ltd, which is an SME, demonstrate the viability for smaller but capable entities to secure such contracts and aid in their growth and development in the technology services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Cloud-Based Finance System

Notice Description

This contract award concerns a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement for cloud hosting, software and support services. The Agreement ID is RM1557.14 and Lot 2 was accessed. Lancashire Renewables Limited carried out a process in accordance with CCS's Buyer Guide by using their online marketplace (Contract Award Service (CAS)). Following a longlisting and shortlisting exercise, the best-value supplier was chosen for award. The implementation phase for the new software will take place between May-August 2025. It is anticipated that the software's subscription / go-live will commence around September 2025. The contract is for an initial period of 36 months and there is an optional extension clause that allows an additional period up to 12 months. The awarded value takes into account the optional extension period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2155172e-285b-4a42-98b5-f477d9acc781
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2af7f26d-eb8e-4147-b450-78868c9fe4f9
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
SME

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
£223,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£223,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 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 RENEWABLES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEYLAND
Postcode
PR26 6TB
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
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Farington West
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPLICIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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