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title: "Care Compliance and Audit Tool"
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# Care Compliance and Audit Tool

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36ef5a91-a5e6-453e-881e-148615b9ba4b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Care Compliance and Audit Tool" was conducted by Lancashire County Council. This contract pertains to the provision of a Compliance software package in the goods category, and is specifically aimed at their Older People Service. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, the procurement was carried out as a selective procedure via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, which had a closing date of 31st October 2025, is now in the award stage, with a contract period running from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2028. The contract was awarded to Access UK Limited, a large-scale company, as of 1st December 2025, with a total contract value of £126,000.

This procurement provides an opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in compliance software, particularly those able to supply products suitable for public services like health and social care. Given the procurement method, it is ideal for businesses familiar with framework agreements such as the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Vertical Application Solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract attractive due to its suitability criteria, highlighting the inclusive competitive opportunities available within governmental contractual procedures. Businesses that can deliver robust software solutions to support care compliance could position themselves as pivotal partners in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Care Compliance and Audit Tool system for Older People Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ef7eb2e-7f3c-4557-8c2f-ecf0ff8c430a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,000 |
| 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 COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| 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 | ACCESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48170000 - Compliance software package

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 07:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ef7eb2e-7f3c-4557-8c2f-ecf0ff8c430a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ef7eb2e-7f3c-4557-8c2f-ecf0ff8c430a
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lancashire.gov.uk

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