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24 Jul 2026 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Social Care Procedures" conducted by Lancashire County Council, a regional or local authority in the United Kingdom, has been completed. This procurement, identified under the tender ID AS/ICT/LCC/26/R1193, focused on the services category, specifically "Data services" (CPV: 72300000). The initiative aimed at the provision and maintenance of Social Care Policies and Procedures Manuals, awarded through the G-Cloud 14 framework for a term of two years with an optional 12-month extension. The procurement method employed was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, justified under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contract was signed on 10th July 2026, and its scope spanned multiple regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This contract provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software packages and information systems tailored for social care services. Given the nature of the procurement being awarded directly via the G-Cloud 14 framework, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in managing and maintaining digital infrastructure for public services may find similar opportunities advantageous. Businesses aiming to secure contracts with regional authorities in the UK should consider aligning their service offerings with frameworks like G-Cloud to enhance their visibility and competitiveness in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Social Care Procedures

Notice Description

Provision and maintenance of Social Care Policies and Procedures Manuals. Awarded via G-Cloud 14 for 2 years with one optional 12-months extension

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision and maintenance of Social Care Policies and Procedures Manuals.

Options: 1 x 12 months optional extension available

Procurement Information

Direct award via G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement under Public Contract Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070055-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGNIS

Further Information

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