Planning

Enterprise Resource System

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 May 2025 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is in the planning stage of procuring an Enterprise Resource System (ERP), designed to enhance their finance, procurement, contract management, and human resources operations. This planned procurement, with an estimated value of £17.5 million, falls under the industry category of financial analysis and accounting software packages (CPV code: 48440000). The procurement will be conducted through a selective method using a pre-Procurement Act commercial tool, aligning with the legal framework provided by the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract is expected to commence on 21 January 2026 and conclude on 20 January 2031. The procurement activities will primarily affect the UK region designated as UKD, with Lancashire County Council overseeing the process, supported by Social Value Portal Ltd for evaluation and management of social value deliverables.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ERP solutions and related financial software packages to expand their reach within public sector operations in the United Kingdom. Companies with established expertise in delivering robust ERP systems, particularly those accustomed to engaging in selective procurement methods, will find this opportunity advantageous. Additionally, businesses adept in providing supplementary services such as contract management and ensuring social value outcomes may benefit from the partnership with Social Value Portal Ltd to demonstrate added value in their proposals. This contract aligns with strategic growth for IT providers looking to capitalise on long-term public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Enterprise Resource System

Notice Description

Procurement of Enterprise Resource System (ERP) to support the operations of finance, procurement, contract management and human resources activity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0511a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020713-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M
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
21 Jan 2026 - 20 Jan 2031 Over 5 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
Technical Support
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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