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Duty Sheet Software Licences (2026-2028)

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE

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15 Jan 2026 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire has concluded, involving the direct award of a contract titled "Duty Sheet Software Licences (2026-2028)" to Duty Sheet Ltd. This tender, falling under the goods category of software packages and information systems, facilitates the renewal of software licences for a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The contract, signed on 12th January 2026, has been awarded without competition, as it was below the threshold. The procurement addresses multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The gross contract value is set at GBP 24,844.80.

This contracting opportunity presents significant growth prospects for suppliers specialising in software and information systems, specifically those capable of providing robust and reliable software solutions to public authorities. Businesses classified as SMEs, similar to Duty Sheet Ltd, might find similar future tenders beneficial for expanding their services within government sectors. The procurement process, while completed, showcases the potential for companies that focus on integrated software solutions and position themselves as efficient partners to sub-central government authorities. Given the procurement method used, suppliers with established relationships with public organisations might gain a competitive edge in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Duty Sheet Software Licences (2026-2028)

Notice Description

Renewal of the contract for Duty Sheet Software Licences with Duty Sheet Ltd for the period 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060667
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003386-2026
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
£20,704 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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

DUTY SHEET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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