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18 Jun 2026 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the CJ Text Redaction Tool (2026-2027) was conducted by Lancashire Constabulary, which is located in Preston, England. The procurement, classified under the industry category of software package and information systems, followed a selective method and was specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Softcat Plc and covers the period from 2nd July 2026 to 1st July 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the award being published on 18th June 2026 and the tender period having ended on 28th May 2026. The entire contract is valued at £82,500 and focuses on the delivery within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those that can provide expertise in information systems and software packages. Although the procurement was a call-off under a framework agreement, which might limit overall participation, companies involved in similar framework agreements or well-versed in public sector IT services could find substantial growth opportunities. As the contract does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises may be more ideally positioned to compete. Collaborations with organisations like Softcat Plc, a well-established supplier in the IT sector, can offer valuable partnerships and further business growth.

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Notice Title

CJ Text Redaction Tool (2026-2027)

Notice Description

Renewal of DocDefender via NEC Software Solutions, procured via Softcat through the NHS Shared Business Services Framework, Digital Workspace 2, for the period 2nd July 2026 until 1st July 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b149773c-794a-4adf-a048-19a027cdb350
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/877fec4f-5eba-4ff1-b152-3ac6f15e8e2e
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
Not specified
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
£82,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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 CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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