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Route optimisation software

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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01 Jun 2025 at 18:08

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council has completed the procurement process for "Route Optimisation Software," falling under the industry category of software packages and information systems. This procurement aimed at improving the management of waste collection services was categorised under 'goods'. The process followed a direct procurement method, eschewing competition due to the below-threshold classification. The procurement culminated in an awarded contract to Integrated Skills Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Leeds, with the contract commencing on 19th May 2025 and concluding on 18th May 2028. The legal basis for this procurement process is outlined in the UK's legislative framework of 2023/54. The procurement transaction concluded with the signing of the contract on 4th April 2025, encompassing a total gross value of GBP 67,992.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software development, specifically those focusing on optimisation and management systems. Companies specialising in software for public service operations stand to gain considerably by targeting such local council needs. Particularly, small to medium enterprises with innovative solutions in route management software can leverage similar procurement opportunities to expand their market reach. Given the government's emphasis on involving SMEs, this contract highlights the type of services such enterprises can offer to sub-central government bodies seeking specialised technological solutions.

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Notice Title

Route optimisation software

Notice Description

Route optimisation software for the management of waste collection services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028961-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,393 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2025 - 18 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Thomas Kelly
Contact Email
tkelly@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441524582494

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTEGRATED SKILLS

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