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Blue Prism Renewal (2yrs + 12M)

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2026 at 09:07

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Cumberland Council, located at Cumbria House, Carlisle, seeking renewal of Blue Prism (On Prem) Software for a duration of two years plus an additional twelve months. The industry category is classified under database and operating software packages. The procurement method used was direct award, the value of the contract stands at £110,124, and the procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 24th April 2026. The awarding of the contract was active from 25th March 2026, and the contract is scheduled to start on 9th May 2026 and end on 8th May 2028. The region for delivery is England, United Kingdom.

This tender is structured as a direct procurement, presenting substantial business growth opportunities for Outsource Automation Solutions Ltd, the awarded supplier. Although the contract is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it represents a significant opportunity for large-scale enterprises with expertise in database and operating software package solutions to enhance their portfolio and solidify business relations within the public sector. This contract signifies a potential avenue for expanding product offerings and developing comprehensive solutions tailored to public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Blue Prism Renewal (2yrs + 12M)

Notice Description

BluePrism (On Prem) Software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa172d3b-644e-4f3a-abda-0da85f23f2c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae10eca9-cf76-482f-9f34-39e81f421175
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,124 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,124 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2026 - 8 May 2028 2-3 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
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OUTSOURCE AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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