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16 Jul 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the 'Transport Common Data Platform' was conducted by Lancashire County Council, focusing on database systems within the services industry category. The procurement used a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and targeted primarily in Preston, England, as indicated by the postal code PR10LD. The tender stage of this process concluded on 3rd July 2026, and the award stage was completed shortly after, on 15th July 2026. The contract awarded is valued at £400,000 and spans from 3rd August 2026 to 2nd August 2029, catering specifically to SMEs, thus indicating a preferable environment for smaller enterprises.

This tender opens opportunities for SMEs involved in database management systems to engage in a significant contract with a public entity, thereby facilitating business growth and expansion into the public sector. Companies with expertise in building or maintaining database systems are ideally positioned to benefit from such a project. The awarded supplier, ALCHERA DATA TECHNOLOGIES LTD, based in Cambridgeshire, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this procurement, emphasising the potential for similar enterprises to strengthen their foothold in public contracts and collaborate with regional authorities like Lancashire County Council.

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Notice Title

Transport Common Data Platform

Notice Description

The provision of a Transport Common Data Platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-576039af-c7be-4b16-aaf4-bd0b9d8c0859
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32c3c409-a6ac-4cb8-bf16-ea35fd0a8143
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

48610000 - Database systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALCHERA DATA TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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