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Robotic Process Automation National Consultancy & Licences 2025 - 2026

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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19 Mar 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire Constabulary has completed the procurement process for the "Robotic Process Automation National Consultancy & Licences 2025 - 2026" tender. This procurement, classified under the industry category of software integration consultancy services (CPV: 72227000), was carried out to secure ICT consultancy and licensing for a national RPA programme. The tender saw the award completed on 19th March 2025, with a contract value of £2,971,521 GBP. The contract period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The project will be regionally delivered in the North West of the United Kingdom and utilises a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in ICT consultancy services and software integration, offering substantial growth potential in supporting a national automation initiative. Though this particular contract was not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms like the awarded supplier, Softcat, will find extensive possibilities to leverage their expertise in consultancy and licensing within the public sector. The strategic importance of ICT consultancy in automation projects can create avenues for future contracts and collaboration with public bodies such as the Lancashire Constabulary and other governmental organisations.

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Notice Title

Robotic Process Automation National Consultancy & Licences 2025 - 2026

Notice Description

Provision of ICT Consultancy and Licensing for national RPA programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f28ec9c-484a-4472-95d6-e218ddd3ef85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf5105f-ed42-43cf-812c-28f209c83ef1
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,971,521 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
Jackie Collett
Contact Email
jackie.collett@lancashire.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
01772 412889

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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