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title: "Robotic Process Automation (National)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-573c54a8-db3d-4648-9bde-04833a286d4a"
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# Robotic Process Automation (National)

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-573c54a8-db3d-4648-9bde-04833a286d4a

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## Summary

The Lancashire Constabulary has awarded a contract for Robotic Process Automation services to The Bridge. The contract, titled "Robotic Process Automation (National)", is valued at £746,859 and will run from September 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on August 16, 2023, with the deadline for tender submission set for August 16, 2023. The services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the IT software package industry, to provide RPA consultancy and licenses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process has reached the award stage, indicating that successful bidders have been selected. Businesses interested in providing RPA services should consider similar frameworks for potential future opportunities in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

The proposal from The Bridge (IT Recruitment) Ltd to provide RPA Consultancy for the Regional Proof of Value & Blue Prism to provide RPA licenses from 1st September 2023 to 31st March 2024 - utilising the Crown Commercial Service G Cloud 13 framework and utilising a Contract change variation (CCN) with SOFTCAT via the Healthtrust Europe COMiT2 ICT framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2289293-b364-4b37-9a0c-86db39a73869 |
| 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 | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £746,859 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £746,859 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | BLUE PRISM; THE BRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2023 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2289293-b364-4b37-9a0c-86db39a73869

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2289293-b364-4b37-9a0c-86db39a73869
  28th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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