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Footwear Scanners (2025-2028)

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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28 Oct 2025 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Lancashire Constabulary, involved the tender titled "Footwear Scanners (2025-2028)" under the CPV code for software package and information systems. This contract, with a value of £85,824.74, is designated for the North West region of the United Kingdom. It follows a selective procurement method via a call-off from the NHS Shared Business Services Framework. The award phase has been completed, with the procurement taking effect from 1st November 2025 and running until 31st October 2028. The process engaged the supplier Softcat Plc and was officially awarded on 30th September 2025.

Businesses seeking growth in the software and support services sector may find opportunity in similar framework procurements. This contract may primarily appeal to large-scale companies rather than SMEs or social enterprises, given its selection through a significant framework and the partnership with established entities like Softcat Plc and Bluestar Software Limited. Engaging in such frameworks could pave the way for businesses specialising in digital workspace solutions or those keen on entering public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Footwear Scanners (2025-2028)

Notice Description

Procurement of additional scanners and supporting software plus professional services to support implementation, purchased via Softcat through the NHS Shared Business Services Framework, Digital Workspace Solutions, with partner supplier Bluestar Software Limited, for the period 1st November 2025 until 31st October 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ea9028b-09bc-431c-a4e8-765dbe4b48f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff2e6e7-efaf-4f30-8c0d-5df2f16f240a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,824 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,824 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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 CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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