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Transport Common Data Platform

Lancashire County Council

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16 Jul 2026 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council procured services to provide a Transport Common Data Platform. The requirement is categorised as database systems (CPV 48610000) and is intended to support the council’s transport data needs through a shared platform. Delivery is associated with Preston, Lancashire. This is a technology services opportunity rather than the supply of physical goods or construction works. The buying organisation is Lancashire County Council, based in Preston. The procurement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, indicating that providers with the relevant platform, database and transport-data capabilities could participate through the council’s purchasing route.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. Lancashire County Council used a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender deadline was 3 July 2026 at 11:00. The contract was awarded on 15 July 2026 to ALCHERA DATA TECHNOLOGIES LTD for £400,000. The awarded contract period runs from 3 August 2026 to 2 August 2029. The requirement covered one service package: provision of a Transport Common Data Platform. The selected supplier is identified as an SME. The award followed a framework call-off process, so competition was limited to suppliers eligible under the relevant framework rather than an unrestricted tender.

For a supplier assessing future demand from Lancashire County Council, this award demonstrates a substantial, multi-year requirement for a transport-focused common data platform delivered through a framework call-off. A credible competitor would need to provide database and data-platform services, understand how transport information is brought together and shared, and demonstrate the capability to support the buyer’s operational requirements throughout delivery. The procurement’s suitability for SMEs shows that a smaller specialist technology business can be an appropriate supplier profile. Relevant preparation would include securing access to suitable framework routes, building evidence of comparable platform delivery, and showing dependable technical support, data management and service continuity for a public-sector transport environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transport Common Data Platform

Notice Description

The provision of a Transport Common Data Platform

Notice Details

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 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 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

Buyer & Supplier

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 8XJ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALCHERA DATA TECHNOLOGIES LTD

Further Information

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