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title: "British Standards Online (BSOL)"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-08"
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# British Standards Online (BSOL)

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fb68dfc-f956-449d-9295-1f96edd029d2

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has concluded a procurement process for the subscription to British Standards Online (BSOL) aimed at providing Lancashire Library Services access to British standards. The procurement was classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems and conducted through a direct procurement method below the threshold. The contract was awarded to BSI Standards Limited for a period starting from 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2028, with an overall contract value of £79,077.55. The award notice was published on 8th April 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems, particularly those catering to library services and standards subscriptions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, offering specialised services that can enhance the digital capabilities of public library systems. The direct procurement method employed here highlights the demand for high-quality, reliable service providers who can meet stringent standards and offer tailored solutions to public sector clients.

## Notice

Contract awarded to BSI Standards Limited for Lancashire Library Services to access British standards, via subscription to the British Standards Online (BSOL) system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea9091e-ea01-428d-ad7a-189ea6334d5d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,077 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,077 |
| 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 | BSI STANDARDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea9091e-ea01-428d-ad7a-189ea6334d5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea9091e-ea01-428d-ad7a-189ea6334d5d
  8th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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