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BluePrism

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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11 May 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The digital automation tool contract entitled "BluePrism" has been awarded by the Westmorland and Furness Council, located in Kendal, England. The procurement, focusing on the software package and information systems industry, operates within the North West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process, tagged as an 'award', concluded with the contract assigned to Outsource Automation Solutions Ltd. The procurement method was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of GBP 58,060.80. The contract period commenced on 9th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 8th May 2027.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in software and digital automation solutions. The selective procurement process indicates a level of competition where businesses with the right credentials and framework agreements in place can excel. Companies that can offer innovative automation solutions to meet the contract’s requirements will find this an opportune endeavour to expand their portfolio and gain entry into further public sector work. The buyer's focus on engaging SMEs enhances accessibility for smaller enterprises looking to expand within the public procurement sphere.

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Notice Title

BluePrism

Notice Description

Contract for an digital automation tool

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3062af9-0b54-460b-9c7a-03e6425facc3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f4cd3c8-2a7b-4985-bd5e-b8a69a89cbfe
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

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
£58,060 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,060 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2026 - 8 May 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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OUTSOURCE AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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