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Redaction Software for Information Governance

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

21 Jan 2025 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has completed the procurement process for a redaction software solution to support its Information Governance team. This project falls under the industry category of Document Management Systems (CPV 48311100) and is located in Preston, England. The competitive quotation process, valued at £70,255, concluded with an award to Smartbox.ai. The procurement stage is the Award stage, with key dates including an award date of 22 October 2024 and a contract period from 2 December 2024 to 1 December 2029. This tender process is notably suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and software development sectors, particularly those specialising in information governance and redaction solutions. The contract provides a stable and long-term engagement, potentially enhancing the supplier's portfolio and reputation within the public sector. SMEs are particularly well-suited for this procurement, offering them a chance to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering advanced document management systems and supporting public sector compliance requirements.

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Notice Title

Redaction Software for Information Governance

Notice Description

The Council currently procures a redaction solution for Information Governance. The current iteration of the solution is hosted on Council infrastructure which is approaching end of contract. The Council aims to procure an advanced redaction management system to support the Information Governance team in efficiently handling the rising volume of Freedom of Information requests and ensuring compliance with operational requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e40bd1c-cd40-41f7-a7e2-1579c1f17781
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8575f70e-47db-4429-8dfb-8599a36c0582
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48311100 - Document management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,255 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,255 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2029 Over 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 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

SMARTBOX.AI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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