Award

Reseller Agreement

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

06 Dec 2024 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Lancashire County Council involves a Reseller Agreement for IT Hardware, Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Software, and associated support services. This falls under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies (CPV code 30200000). The contract, valued at £20 million, will serve the North West region of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Softcat Plc on the 5th of December, 2024. The contract period spans from the 13th of January, 2025, to the 12th of January, 2029. This procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement under the selective procurement method, specifically the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for ICT Digital Technology Solutions (Complete IT 3).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware and software solutions, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the suitability criteria explicitly mention support for SMEs. With a substantial contract value and a long-term engagement, businesses stand to benefit greatly by forming a reseller partnership, thus ensuring a steady revenue stream and the potential for growth in delivering critical ICT solutions to the public sector.

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Notice Title

Reseller Agreement

Notice Description

IT Reseller Agreement for IT Hardware, Commercial Off-The- Shelf (COTS) Software and associated support services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76c58256-2317-4856-9517-6e642cf9e07b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e7e709a-0051-4c60-90fe-e46fd8cb1a5c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2029 4-5 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
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
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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