Award

Award of the contract for Directory of Services

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Jul 2025 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Award of the contract for Directory of Services" has reached the award stage under a framework agreement. The buying organisation, Lancashire County Council, based in Preston, England, sought IT services focusing on consulting, software development, and support within the North West of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £119,772, commenced on 7 July 2025 and is set to conclude on 6 July 2028. The procurement used a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with key procurement activities concluded by the tender period end date of 28 March 2025.

This tender demonstrates a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in Information Technology services keen on expanding their operations within the public sector. The contract, awarded to People Places Lives Ltd, underscored the importance of SMEs aligning with framework agreements to maximise their potential for securing government contracts. Businesses specialising in IT support, consulting, and software development would find this opportunity aligns well with their industry capabilities, providing a platform for substantial growth through similar public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Award of the contract for Directory of Services

Notice Description

Contract Award for Directory of Services solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c74f7dc-de1f-40fe-97c6-9b158ca2ec93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/282be17a-80f4-4feb-8115-9509bc846537
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,772 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,772 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Agata Sierdzinska
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

PEOPLE PLACES LIVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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