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21 Jul 2026 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ShareGate Renewal (2026-2029)" has been completed by Lancashire Constabulary, located in Preston, England. The tender, which falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, was conducted via a selective procurement method utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The process concluded with an award date of 1st June 2026, leading up to a contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029. The total contract value is £18,343.78, with the work set to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Although the status is complete, the award announcement was published on 21st July 2026.

This tender provides an opportunity for established businesses capable of delivering software solutions to participate in public sector procurement through framework agreements. While the current contract was awarded to Softcat Plc, a large enterprise, similar tenders could be suitable for medium to large businesses in the software industry. Engaging in such procurement processes can help businesses foster relationships with key public sector entities like the Lancashire Constabulary, potentially leading to further business development and growth opportunities in the public sector technology space.

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Notice Title

ShareGate Renewal (2026-2029)

Notice Description

The renewal of ShareGate via Softcat through the NHS Shared Business Services Framework, Digital Workspace 2, for the period 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e879f68c-fafe-4441-8fdc-5369b333e574
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72a21d1f-91a6-421d-82a5-6a00a9067b9b
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
£18,343 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,343 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 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 CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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