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04 Jun 2026 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for their "Care Leavers Application Solution" project, which falls under the industry category of custom software development services. The contracting process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. This activity concluded with an award to "This is Focus Ltd," an SME, on 12th May 2026. The contract, valued at £98,540, is designated for implementation in Preston, England, with the service period set from 15th June 2026 to 14th June 2029.

The completion of this process presents significant opportunities for future tenders, particularly for SMEs capable of providing tailored software solutions. Businesses that specialise in custom software development and can engage in versatile engagements under framework agreements will find themselves well-suited to compete in similar projects. Additionally, companies that can deliver innovative IT solutions for public services can leverage such opportunities to expand their footprint and establish crucial relationships with public sector bodies like the Lancashire County Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Care Leavers Application Solution

Notice Description

The provision of a Care Leavers Application Solution to support the activities of the Children in our Care and Care Leavers service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eca158b1-3b3d-49c1-bb8e-4ccdddfa2f4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4107fa5a-8215-42f8-94f3-b12c4011a8e5
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72230000 - Custom software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,540 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,540 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 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 COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THIS IS FOCUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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