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title: "Provision of a Cloud-Based Finance System"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE RENEWABLES LIMITED"
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# Provision of a Cloud-Based Finance System

Buyer: LANCASHIRE RENEWABLES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2155172e-285b-4a42-98b5-f477d9acc781

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## Summary

Lancashire Renewables Limited has awarded a contract for the provision of a cloud-based finance system, with a focus on financial analysis and accounting software. The procurement falls under the services category and is located in the North West of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £223,000, was awarded to IPlicit Ltd and follows a selective call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The implementation phase is slated for May to August 2025, with the software going live in September 2025. The initial contract period is 36 months, with an optional 12-month extension, culminating by August 2028. The procurement stage is now complete, following an award made on 7th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud hosting, software, and support services, particularly those in the financial software sector. SMEs are especially encouraged to consider similar future opportunities, given the suitability criteria. By participating in this procurement, businesses can expand their market presence, develop expertise in large-scale implementations, and build relationships with public sector clients. Companies like IPlicit Ltd, which is an SME, demonstrate the viability for smaller but capable entities to secure such contracts and aid in their growth and development in the technology services industry.

## Notice

This contract award concerns a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement for cloud hosting, software and support services. The Agreement ID is RM1557.14 and Lot 2 was accessed. Lancashire Renewables Limited carried out a process in accordance with CCS's Buyer Guide by using their online marketplace (Contract Award Service (CAS)). Following a longlisting and shortlisting exercise, the best-value supplier was chosen for award. The implementation phase for the new software will take place between May-August 2025. It is anticipated that the software's subscription / go-live will commence around September 2025. The contract is for an initial period of 36 months and there is an optional extension clause that allows an additional period up to 12 months. The awarded value takes into account the optional extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2af7f26d-eb8e-4147-b450-78868c9fe4f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £223,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £223,000 |
| 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 RENEWABLES LIMITED |
| Locality | LEYLAND |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR26 6TB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | Farington West |
| Westminster constituency | South Ribble |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPLICIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2025 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2af7f26d-eb8e-4147-b450-78868c9fe4f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2af7f26d-eb8e-4147-b450-78868c9fe4f9
  10th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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