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03 Aug 2026 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council recently completed a procurement process titled "Visualfiles Annual Maintenance 26/27", focusing on software package and IT services for the Visualfiles Case Management System. The procurement was conducted without competition, as it was below the threshold, and was awarded directly to RELX (UK) Limited t/a LexisNexis. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will end on 31st March 2027, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, and UKF, among others. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically software and IT services, indicating its relevance to the IT industry.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software maintenance and support. Companies with strengths in consulting and the development of information systems may find lucrative prospects in government contracts of this nature. The direct procurement method highlights opportunities for businesses with established relationships or proven capabilities in delivering high-quality IT services. Such contracts not only bolster business portfolios but also expand networks within the public sector, presenting avenues for future collaborations and growth.

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Notice Title

Visualfiles Annual Maintenance 26/27

Notice Description

Procurement of Annual maintenance Services for Visualfiles Case Management System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073272-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,714 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RELX (UK) LIMITED T/A LEXISNEXIS

Further Information

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