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Blue Prism Digital Worker Licences & BCS Support (WCC) - AWARD

CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY

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25 Mar 2026 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Blue Prism Digital Worker Licences & BCS Support (WCC)" was managed by Cheshire Constabulary in the UK. This contract, under the CPV classification code 48517000, falls within the IT software package category. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the award published on 25 March 2026 and the contract active from 24 January 2026 until 23 January 2029. The procurement involves delivering services across various regions, including British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was specified as 'Other', with the tender period concluding on 11 January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in IT software services, especially those capable of providing digital worker licences and support packages. As the contract was awarded to Softcat, a well-established IT supplier, it demonstrates that businesses with strong capabilities in IT service provision can effectively compete in such procurements. Companies aiming to transition or expand into public sector services may find similar opportunities aligning with their operational expertise and service offerings.

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Notice Title

Blue Prism Digital Worker Licences & BCS Support (WCC) - AWARD

Notice Description

Blue Prism Digital Worker Licences & BCS Support (WCC)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d52620f-ecfa-4f35-b32b-db1a4c2a43bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccc81613-0c5e-43be-b2fd-3cfb264e9633
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,420 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 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
CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2UA
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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