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title: "LPS ICT - Government to citizen digital communication platform"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-04b52622-47e6-48b0-941e-96288e1f481a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-03-04"
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# LPS ICT - Government to citizen digital communication platform

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04b52622-47e6-48b0-941e-96288e1f481a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "LPS ICT - Government to citizen digital communication platform" was conducted by Lancashire County Council, based in Preston, England. The tender, classified under the software package and information systems category, involved the direct award of a service designer and software solution subscription valued at £33,150. The procurement was completed on 21st November 2021, with the contract running until 20th November 2022. The tender opportunity was officially closed on 9th August 2021.

This contract presents a potential avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing digital communication platforms or software solutions. Companies that specialise in service design, customer and staff portal integrations, and digital solutions targeted at public sector clients would find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging with Lancashire County Council may open opportunities for further contracts in a growing market focused on enhancing government-citizen interactions.

## Notice

Provision of service designer, customer portal, staff portal software solution subscription. Order No 321702038.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbb69b86-0b38-40be-9f4e-8bf4903ccfbd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2021 - 20 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,150 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANICUS FIRMSTEP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2022 at 10:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbb69b86-0b38-40be-9f4e-8bf4903ccfbd
- 4 Mar 2022 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbb69b86-0b38-40be-9f4e-8bf4903ccfbd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbb69b86-0b38-40be-9f4e-8bf4903ccfbd
  4th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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