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Contract Award for the provision of Automated Testing Tool solution

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Sep 2025 at 09:50

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17 Sep 2025 at 17:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Lancashire County Council, located in Preston, England, focused on the award of a contract for the provision of an Automated Testing Tool solution. This call-off contract was arranged under the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for ICT Digital Technology Solutions 2023. Falling under the software package and information systems industry category, it involved a selective procurement method. The procurement process has been completed and resulted in an active award to CDW UK Ltd as of 17th September 2025, with the contract period running from 15th September 2025 to 14th September 2028. The location of the delivery is the North West, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of approximately £385,782.04.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in ICT services and software solutions, particularly those providing automated testing tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in deploying enterprise-level digital technology solutions are particularly well-suited to such opportunities, given the procurement strategy's openness to SME participation. The long duration of the contract and significant budget highlight potential for sustained business growth for the supplier involved, as they provide critical services to a public sector entity such as Lancashire County Council.

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Notice Title

Contract Award for the provision of Automated Testing Tool solution

Notice Description

Call-off contract under HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for the Enterprise Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Technology Solutions 2023

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f10757d9-e664-4546-86ee-d71855e33213
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae1a7078-4fcb-4d9d-a66a-8255a15a6868
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
£385,782 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£236,112 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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