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British Standards Online (BSOL)

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2025 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has concluded a procurement process for the subscription to British Standards Online (BSOL) aimed at providing Lancashire Library Services access to British standards. The procurement was classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems and conducted through a direct procurement method below the threshold. The contract was awarded to BSI Standards Limited for a period starting from 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2028, with an overall contract value of £79,077.55. The award notice was published on 8th April 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems, particularly those catering to library services and standards subscriptions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, offering specialised services that can enhance the digital capabilities of public library systems. The direct procurement method employed here highlights the demand for high-quality, reliable service providers who can meet stringent standards and offer tailored solutions to public sector clients.

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Notice Title

British Standards Online (BSOL)

Notice Description

Contract awarded to BSI Standards Limited for Lancashire Library Services to access British standards, via subscription to the British Standards Online (BSOL) system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3fb68dfc-f956-449d-9295-1f96edd029d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea9091e-ea01-428d-ad7a-189ea6334d5d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£79,077 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,077 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BSI STANDARDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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