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Oracle System Enhancements (2026-2027)

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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23 Mar 2026 at 16:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire Constabulary has recently completed the public procurement process for "Oracle System Enhancements (2026-2027)" within the software package and information systems industry category. This selective procurement was conducted through a framework agreement, and the contract has been awarded to Softcat. The service will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2027. The total value of the procurement amounts to £299,377 GBP, reflecting the investment in enhancing the Oracle system functionalities.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems to contribute to critical enhancements that can drive technological growth within the policing sector. Organisations like SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) could find ample opportunities to engage through this and similar framework agreements, owing to the selective procurement method. By capitalising on opportunities in public contract awards like this one, businesses can expand their presence in the public sector, especially those with expertise in software systems or those aiming to increase their footprint in regional markets such as North West England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oracle System Enhancements (2026-2027)

Notice Description

Oracle system enhancements for next 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e15476b-ce9f-4216-97dc-511ad877df5c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3775d598-c7d5-4146-a62f-54d95481fa3a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

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
£299,377 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£299,377 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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 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
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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