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title: "Single sign on to SaaS applications support and maintenance"
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# Single sign on to SaaS applications support and maintenance

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b236af9-aaf5-4a37-b7b3-3ae50601f064

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of support and maintenance services for a single sign-on authentication platform used for Software as a Service (SaaS) web applications. The contract, valued at £47,368.42 GBP, falls under the IT services category and was directly awarded from a framework. The tender period ended on July 31, 2023, with the contract scheduled to start on October 10, 2023, and run until October 9, 2025, benefiting businesses specialising in IT services in the North West region of the UK.

This opportunity created by Lancashire County Council's procurement can be advantageous for businesses experienced in IT consulting, software development, and internet support services. The contract aims to enhance security and efficiency by utilising Microsoft Azure's Business to Consumer technology. Companies interested in providing expert support for authentication platforms and SaaS applications are well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to their growth and expertise in the IT services sector.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council has a requirement to provide support to an authentication platform that will allow LCC and partners to single sign-on onto Software as a Service (SaaS) web applications, thus aligning with industry and security best practice. This capability has been built to authenticate users into Oracle Fusion however will be extended as new services are onboarded.Digital Services plan to work with 'Condatis' via reseller CDW to develop the Microsoft Azure Business to Consumer (B2C) technology to ensure the platform is delivered in the most secure, robust and efficient manner adhering to Microsoft's best practice guidelines throughout. The contract is let under framework NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411. Order 32189979 R1007 refers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d25a6fe4-c21a-4bd9-9b02-88cb56084cc7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award from a Framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2023 - 9 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,368 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,368 |
| 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 | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2023 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d25a6fe4-c21a-4bd9-9b02-88cb56084cc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d25a6fe4-c21a-4bd9-9b02-88cb56084cc7
  11th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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