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Care Compliance and Audit Tool

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 07:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Care Compliance and Audit Tool" was conducted by Lancashire County Council. This contract pertains to the provision of a Compliance software package in the goods category, and is specifically aimed at their Older People Service. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, the procurement was carried out as a selective procedure via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, which had a closing date of 31st October 2025, is now in the award stage, with a contract period running from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2028. The contract was awarded to Access UK Limited, a large-scale company, as of 1st December 2025, with a total contract value of £126,000.

This procurement provides an opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in compliance software, particularly those able to supply products suitable for public services like health and social care. Given the procurement method, it is ideal for businesses familiar with framework agreements such as the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Vertical Application Solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract attractive due to its suitability criteria, highlighting the inclusive competitive opportunities available within governmental contractual procedures. Businesses that can deliver robust software solutions to support care compliance could position themselves as pivotal partners in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Care Compliance and Audit Tool

Notice Description

Care Compliance and Audit Tool system for Older People Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36ef5a91-a5e6-453e-881e-148615b9ba4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ef7eb2e-7f3c-4557-8c2f-ecf0ff8c430a
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48170000 - Compliance software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
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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