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Subscription and Support Agreement

WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2026 at 17:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by West Lancashire Borough Council involves a "Subscription and Support Agreement" for software licences, annual upgrades, and maintenance services concerning the Integrated Housing Management System. The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement stage reached the award phase, with the contract awarded to Aareon UK Limited, a large-scale supplier, following the tender process initiated with an end tender period on 31st January 2025. The contract period runs from 1st February 2025 to 30th April 2026. The procurement opportunity was specific to services and executed via an unspecified method categorised as "Other," focusing on the region of England in the United Kingdom. The total value of the awarded contract amounts to £158,930.83.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in software solutions and IT services, to demonstrate their expertise and leverage business growth through public sector engagements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable due to the procurement's criteria accommodating such organisations. Companies offering sustainable upgrades and maintenance linked to housing management systems stand to gain considerable benefits, as public sector contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and potentially lead to future collaborations with public authorities like West Lancashire Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Subscription and Support Agreement

Notice Description

provision of software licences, annual upgrades and maintenance services for the Intergrated Housing Management System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47396e9d-3d12-464f-95e0-3b2a97bb1821
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/973ce90e-135c-4e51-a1e2-e2c057fcd4d1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£158,930 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,930 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-2 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
WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ORMSKIRK
Postcode
L39 2DE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
West Lancashire
Electoral Ward
Ormskirk East
Westminster Constituency
West Lancashire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AAREON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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