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Contract Award for Enterprise Architecture Solution

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Jul 2025 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Lancashire County Council has successfully culminated in the award of a contract for an Enterprise Architecture Solution, specifically focusing on the provision of the Orbus Enterprise Architecture Tool. This process, categorised under the industry category for software packages and information systems, was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £150,787.74, is to be completed over a period beginning 8th July 2025 and ending 7th July 2028, with delivery expected in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, which was activated on 18th June 2025 and published on 25th July 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in providing software and information systems, particularly those capable of delivering robust enterprise architecture solutions. Lancashire County Council has demonstrated support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through its procurement suitability criteria. The contract promises substantial business growth potential for firms adept at navigating framework agreements and advancing digital infrastructure solutions. Businesses with a capacity to engage in large-scale, framework-driven contracts, like the awarded supplier Boxxe Ltd, are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities to expand their presence in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Contract Award for Enterprise Architecture Solution

Notice Description

Provision of Orbus Enterprise Architecture Tool solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1276592-0ca2-4d18-9b2c-2d7316be71ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/089da370-018a-4a46-b8cc-c9eaea57a8fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£150,787 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,787 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 7 Jul 2028 3-4 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
Agata Sierdzinska
Contact Email
digitalprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01772 539970

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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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