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28 Sep 2023 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire Constabulary has awarded a contract for Robotic Process Automation services to The Bridge. The contract, titled "Robotic Process Automation (National)", is valued at £746,859 and will run from September 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on August 16, 2023, with the deadline for tender submission set for August 16, 2023. The services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the IT software package industry, to provide RPA consultancy and licenses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process has reached the award stage, indicating that successful bidders have been selected. Businesses interested in providing RPA services should consider similar frameworks for potential future opportunities in the public procurement sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Robotic Process Automation (National)

Notice Description

The proposal from The Bridge (IT Recruitment) Ltd to provide RPA Consultancy for the Regional Proof of Value & Blue Prism to provide RPA licenses from 1st September 2023 to 31st March 2024 - utilising the Crown Commercial Service G Cloud 13 framework and utilising a Contract change variation (CCN) with SOFTCAT via the Healthtrust Europe COMiT2 ICT framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-573c54a8-db3d-4648-9bde-04833a286d4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2289293-b364-4b37-9a0c-86db39a73869
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£746,859 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£746,859 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

The Bridge

Blue Prism Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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