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Digital Mail Solution (2025-2031)

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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15 Oct 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire Constabulary is conducting a procurement process to renew its Digital Mail Solution via the NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workspace Solutions Framework, with Softcat as the selected supplier, supported by Quadient and Clarity Information Solutions. The procurement falls under the mailroom equipment industry category, complemented by classifications such as mailing equipment and software package and information systems. The project, valued at £717,623.23, will be delivered in the North West, UK, with the contract period spanning from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2031. This tender was awarded on 30th September 2025, and the procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital mail solutions, software, and mailing equipment to engage in a long-term contract with a substantial public sector entity. The strategic collaboration with Lancashire Constabulary through the NHS framework will enhance visibility and credibility within the industry, particularly for large firms adept in the specified categories. While the procurement is not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses equipped to deliver mailroom solutions in the UK can foster substantial growth by leveraging this established partnership, ensuring consistent revenue over the six-year contract duration.

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Notice Title

Digital Mail Solution (2025-2031)

Notice Description

Renewal of the Digital Mail Solution with Softcat via NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workspace Solutions Framework, with partner suppliers Quadient and Clarity Information Solutions for the period 1st October 2025 until 30th September 2031.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b92c3387-c137-4fa1-b6b3-3a5d5e2063df
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30131000 - Mailroom equipment

30133000 - Mailing equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£717,623 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£717,623 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 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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