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Award

29 Jul 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated on 29th July 2026 involves the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority acquiring Citrix Licences under a tender titled "Purchase of Citrix Licences". This procurement falls within the 'services' industry category and spans multiple UK regions, from the North East to the South West. The procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase, and it involved a 'limited' procurement method due to its below-threshold value, implying a restricted competition. The contract commenced on 23rd July 2026 and will conclude on 22nd July 2027, with the signed agreement noted on 2nd July 2026. The Lancashire Combined Fire Authority, a sub-central government entity based in Preston, led the tender process.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in computer-related services such as software licensing and management. With a contract value of over £89,000, this contract was awarded to ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD, a large enterprise, demonstrating that firms with significant capacity and expertise in delivering IT solutions could thrive in such tenders. Businesses aiming to expand their market presence in the public sector through similar projects should possess a robust service portfolio and a history of successful public contracts to be competitive in similar procurement scenarios.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Citrix Licences

Notice Description

Purchase of Citrix License for all of LFRS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071802-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,326 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 3LH
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
Greyfriars
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

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