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WPC Innkeeper Support (2025-2029)

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE

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18 Sep 2025 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract "WPC Innkeeper Support (2025-2029)" was initiated by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire, a sub-central public authority in the UK. This procurement falls under the software industry category, specifically concerning software package and information systems. It covers the renewal of support for the 'Innkeeper 7' Liquor Licencing System from 22nd June 2025 to 21st June 2029. The procurement method used was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, and the contract is in the award stage, signed on 23rd April 2025. The total contract value is £68,400, and it was awarded to WPC SOFTWARE LIMITED, based in Bristol, UK.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for software providers, particularly SMEs specialising in software support and maintenance services for public authorities. Businesses equipped with expertise in governmental software systems or those interested in expanding into public sector contracts will find this contract valuable for growth. The successful delivery of services over the contract period can enhance the supplier's reputation and open up further procurement opportunities within similar public bodies in the UK.

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Notice Title

WPC Innkeeper Support (2025-2029)

Notice Description

Renewal of the annual support of the Liquor Licencing System 'Innkeeper 7' via WPCSoftware Ltd for the period 22nd June 2025 until 21st June 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057858-2025
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
£57,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementsupport@lancashire.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
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

WPC SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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