Planning

Digital Platform via Low Code

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 May 2025 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a "Digital Platform via Low Code," aimed at offering a development environment facilitating application creation with minimal coding. The project falls under the software package and information systems category and is to be located in the UK region. The procurement method is selective, utilising a pre-Procurement Act commercial tool, with the contract valued at £2,000,000. The contract period is set to start on 9th January 2027 and end by 31st March 2029, with potential renewal extending up to 31st March 2036. This planned procurement aligns with the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in low-code software solutions, particularly those with SME status due to the suitability requirements. Companies that can provide robust digital platforms for online forms, workflows, and processes are well-positioned to benefit. The partnership with Social Value Portal Ltd also underscores the emphasis on integrating social value into the contract, offering further avenues for businesses that can offer innovation and value-driven services. Engaging in this procurement could lead to substantial business growth and establish valuable relationships with public sector stakeholders.

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Notice Title

Digital Platform via Low Code

Notice Description

Provision of a development environment that allows users to create applications with minimal coding. To be used for online forms, workflows and processes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0511a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020709-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Using pre-Procurement Act commercial tool
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jan 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
digitalprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk, support@socialvalueportal.com
Contact Phone
+44 20 3355 0530

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Vauxhall
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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