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Opex CertainScan Software and Associated Services

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Aug 2025 at 08:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the acquisition of Opex CertainScan Software and related services. The contract was awarded to OPEX BUSINESS MACHINES GMBH and is classified under the industry category of scanner software packages. The procurement is part of the council's ongoing digitisation project to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations. Located in Preston, the council finalised the award in the procurement stage, having signed the contract on 4th July 2025. The contract commenced on 11th July 2025 and is set to conclude by 10th July 2026, with options for renewal based on requirements.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software provision and digital transformation services, particularly those offering solutions tailored to the public sector's needs. Large-scale businesses with capabilities in delivering sophisticated scanning solutions would find this project suitable, as it requires both technical expertise and the ability to provide ongoing support and maintenance. The procurement method indicated a "below threshold - unknown" type, implying potential consideration for businesses with competitive offerings yet who may operate under certain budgetary constraints.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Opex CertainScan Software and Associated Services

Notice Description

Purchase of Opex CertainScan Software and Associated Services for use on existing scanners within the Authority. This will assist in the effective and efficient delivery of the digitisation project currently ongoing at LCC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047132-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48318000 - Scanner software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 10 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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 0LD
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPEX BUSINESS MACHINES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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