Tender

Test

WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Aug 2025 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

West Lancashire Borough Council is seeking competitive tenders for a contract titled "Test" within the industry category of IT services, covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including the end of the enquiry period on 15th October 2025, and the tender submission deadline on 16th October 2025. The estimated contract value is £150,000, with the services to be delivered in the region of UKD47. This procurement utilises an open procedure, following the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54, which favours transparency and broad competition.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in IT services. Given the open nature of the procurement method, businesses with strong capabilities in IT consulting and development can compete effectively. The contract spans from August 2026 to August 2027, with possible extensions, providing a steady revenue stream. Companies with robust price competitiveness and technical expertise will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their growth objectives.

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Notice Title

Test

Notice Description

Testing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0588e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049115-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Aug 2026 - 12 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
L Dempsey
Contact Email
lee.dempsey@westlancs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+4401695

Buyer Location

Locality
ORMSKIRK
Postcode
L39 2SA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire

Local Authority
West Lancashire
Electoral Ward
Ormskirk East
Westminster Constituency
West Lancashire

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