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DMIU - Guidance Software Encase Licence Renewals 26-27

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE

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19 Feb 2026 at 16:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire involves the renewal of Encase software licences for the period from 26th February 2025 to 25th February 2027. The industry's category is 'Software package and information systems', with the contract specifically focused on licence renewals managed by Guidance Software. Situated in Hutton, Preston, the contracting authority employs a direct procurement method labelled 'Below threshold - without competition'. The process currently stands at the 'Award' stage, with Open Text UK Ltd identified as the supplier. The total contract value amounts to £11,025, with the contractual period commencing on 26th February 2026 and concluding on 25th February 2027. The award was made active on 19th February 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses engaged in software solutions, particularly those supplying software packages and information systems, to expand their operations and market presence within the public sector. Large-scale enterprises like Open Text UK Ltd, which possess the necessary capabilities, are well-suited to utilise such opportunities through direct procurement methods. The geographical scope of delivery encompasses various regions within the United Kingdom, including areas such as London (UKI), South East (UKJ), and North West (UKD), indicating extensive business growth potential across diverse locales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DMIU - Guidance Software Encase Licence Renewals 26-27

Notice Description

To renew Encase software licenses via Guidance Software for the period 26th February 2025 to 25th February 2027 for the value of PS11,025 in accordance with provision 5.1.5 of Standing orders relating to contracts

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015448-2026
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
£11,025 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

OPEN TEXT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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