Planning

PharmaOutcomes Multiple Service Licence

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

02 Dec 2025 at 11:54

PlanningUpdate

25 Nov 2025 at 13:54

Planning

07 Nov 2025 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "PharmaOutcomes Multiple Service Licence". This tender focuses on the procurement of information systems and IT services, specifically aimed at integrating pharmacy referrals and prescriptions within a unified system used by most pharmacies across Lancashire. The process invites interested suppliers to engage by providing an overview of their solutions by 31st December 2025, highlighting how they meet the outlined requirements. The project is categorised under services and is expected to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a potential extension until 2029. This procurement is below the threshold value with a gross amount of GBP 33,600, indicating a focused investment into local IT infrastructure.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT systems and consultancy, particularly those with experience in the healthcare sector. With 405 existing licences and the scope to expand, firms that provide robust, scalable solutions in software development and support services will be well-positioned to benefit. Participation in this procurement process not only offers direct business opportunities with a local authority but also establishes the potential for future collaborations in healthcare IT projects within the UK. Interested parties are encouraged to engage early to tailor their proposals effectively and demonstrate their capacity to deliver quality IT services suited to the public health infrastructure of Lancashire.

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Notice Title

PharmaOutcomes Multiple Service Licence

Notice Description

This application is used to enter pharmacy referrals and prescriptions onto the same system that is in use across most pharmacies in Lancashire. The Authority currently uses 405 licences, however the final quantity will be confirmed at the point of tendering.

Planning Information

Please send an overview of your solution confirming how it meets the requirement to ICTsuppliermanagement@lancashire.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078841-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48810000 - Information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ictsuppliermanagement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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