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title: "Award of the contract for Directory of Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-09"
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# Award of the contract for Directory of Services

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c74f7dc-de1f-40fe-97c6-9b158ca2ec93

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "Award of the contract for Directory of Services" has reached the award stage under a framework agreement. The buying organisation, Lancashire County Council, based in Preston, England, sought IT services focusing on consulting, software development, and support within the North West of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £119,772, commenced on 7 July 2025 and is set to conclude on 6 July 2028. The procurement used a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with key procurement activities concluded by the tender period end date of 28 March 2025.

This tender demonstrates a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in Information Technology services keen on expanding their operations within the public sector. The contract, awarded to People Places Lives Ltd, underscored the importance of SMEs aligning with framework agreements to maximise their potential for securing government contracts. Businesses specialising in IT support, consulting, and software development would find this opportunity aligns well with their industry capabilities, providing a platform for substantial growth through similar public sector engagements.

## Notice

Contract Award for Directory of Services solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/282be17a-80f4-4feb-8115-9509bc846537 |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,772 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,772 |
| 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 | PEOPLE PLACES LIVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/282be17a-80f4-4feb-8115-9509bc846537

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/282be17a-80f4-4feb-8115-9509bc846537
  9th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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