Award

Social Value Solution

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jul 2025 at 07:07

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "Social Value Solution," which focuses on social value evaluation and contract management support services. This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, with services to be delivered in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a selective call-off from the Crown Commercial Service's G-Cloud 14 framework. Key dates include the award date of 11 July 2025 and the contract commencement on 1 November 2025, running until 31 October 2029.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems, particularly those adept at providing social value evaluation and contract management support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the procurement process is suitable for such businesses. The successful supplier, Social Value Portal Limited, is an SME, exemplifying the growth potential available through contracts of this nature within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in aligning services with frameworks like the CCS G-Cloud could find this an attractive prospect for expansion and establishing a foothold in government procurement networks.

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Notice Title

Social Value Solution

Notice Description

Social value evaluation and contract management support services and system. Procured via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 14 framework (lo1 2)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5138ac6b-59d1-4194-8733-f5a385071494
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/978e5c8e-6680-4743-bdc4-4daa6cb95694
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£64,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 4-5 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

SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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