Planning

IT Reseller Agreement for IT Software, Support and Associated Services

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 May 2025 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Lancashire County Council, is currently in the planning stage for an IT Reseller Agreement, which entails the provision of IT Software, Support, and Associated Services. The process utilises a selective procurement method, and this opportunity falls under the services category, focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The total projected value is £140,000,000 GBP, and it pertains to the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is set to commence on 1st July 2025 and conclude on 30th June 2029, with the possibility of renewal extending until 30th June 2032. Key roles within the process include Lancashire County Council as the buyer and Social Value Portal Ltd as the procuring entity for evaluation and ongoing contract management support.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services to expand their portfolios by engaging in a high-value, long-term project. Companies with expertise in IT consulting, software development, and support services are particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement. Moreover, the importance placed on social value deliverables presents an additional opportunity for businesses that integrate social responsibility into their operations. The suitability for SMEs suggests an inclusive approach, encouraging smaller enterprises to compete alongside larger firms. This could be a pivotal contract for IT resellers aiming to reinforce their presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

IT Reseller Agreement for IT Software, Support and Associated Services

Notice Description

Provision by an IT reseller, supplying IT Software, Support and Associated Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0511a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020716-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000,000 £100M-£1B
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
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 4-5 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
Digital Procurement, Technical Support
Contact Email
digitalprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk, support@socialvalueportal.com
Contact Phone
+442033550530

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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