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title: "Robotic Process Automation National Consultancy & Licences 2025 - 2026"
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# Robotic Process Automation National Consultancy & Licences 2025 - 2026

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f28ec9c-484a-4472-95d6-e218ddd3ef85

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## Summary

The Lancashire Constabulary has completed the procurement process for the "Robotic Process Automation National Consultancy & Licences 2025 - 2026" tender. This procurement, classified under the industry category of software integration consultancy services (CPV: 72227000), was carried out to secure ICT consultancy and licensing for a national RPA programme. The tender saw the award completed on 19th March 2025, with a contract value of £2,971,521 GBP. The contract period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The project will be regionally delivered in the North West of the United Kingdom and utilises a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in ICT consultancy services and software integration, offering substantial growth potential in supporting a national automation initiative. Though this particular contract was not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms like the awarded supplier, Softcat, will find extensive possibilities to leverage their expertise in consultancy and licensing within the public sector. The strategic importance of ICT consultancy in automation projects can create avenues for future contracts and collaboration with public bodies such as the Lancashire Constabulary and other governmental organisations.

## Notice

Provision of ICT Consultancy and Licensing for national RPA programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf5105f-ed42-43cf-812c-28f209c83ef1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,971,521 |
| 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 CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf5105f-ed42-43cf-812c-28f209c83ef1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf5105f-ed42-43cf-812c-28f209c83ef1
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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