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RTBSS Support

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2026 at 12:27

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a contract awarded by Lancaster City Council for the provision of technical support around the Housing One Project, titled "RTBSS Support". This tender falls within the industry category of "Software programming and consultancy services" and pertains specifically to public services. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract expected to commence on 1 May 2026, concluding by 31 December 2026. Located in Lancaster, UK, this procurement follows a direct award method citing reasons of technical compatibility, avoiding potential disruptions that a change in supplier might cause. The contract's transparency notice was published on 2 April 2026, with the official contractual signing scheduled for 20 April 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity primarily for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services that can provide technical support to public sector projects. Specifically, RT Business System Solutions Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, has been recognised as the supplier due to its existing support relationship with the Housing Team. This procurement method caters particularly well to businesses already established in the public sector or those offering niche technical expertise, streamlining operations through continuity and minimising potential operational disruptions. Companies seeking to grow within the public sector landscape can look to similar opportunities for long-term engagements and stable working relationships with government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RTBSS Support

Notice Description

Provision of technical support around Housing One Project

Procurement Information

The supplier is an already providing support to the Housing Team Changing supplier would result in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties. Official guidance identifies that these "special case" grounds include situations where a change of supplier would cause major technical or operational issues, and where only the incumbent supplier can feasibly complete the work without unacceptable disruption. In this case a new supplier/system would create unacceptable disruption, with the on boarding of a new system/supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067bd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030887-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 2026Today
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RT BUSINESS SYSTEM SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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