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LALPAC Licensing Management Software

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Feb 2026 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council, based in Widnes, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the "LALPAC Licensing Management Software and Services." The procurement, concerning the industry category of software packages and information systems, involved a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. This procurement stage has reached the contract award stage, with IDOX SOFTWARE LTD being named as the supplier. The contract, active since 26 August 2025, will run until 25 August 2030, with a total value of £90,000. The software is to be deployed in the UKD71 region, covering Halton Borough Council's requirements.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing specialised software solutions. Businesses with expertise in developing or supplying licensing management software may find similar future procurements attractive. The use of a direct procurement method underscores the importance of establishing relationships with buying authorities such as Halton Borough Council. Companies operating in the public sector software industry, particularly those capable of supplying large public authorities, are well-suited to seize opportunities in this sector, potentially leading to steady projects and revenue streams over multiple years.

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Notice Title

LALPAC Licensing Management Software

Notice Description

LALPAC Licensing Management Software and Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010779-2026
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
Large

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
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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