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title: "Reseller Agreement"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-06"
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# Reseller Agreement

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76c58256-2317-4856-9517-6e642cf9e07b

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Lancashire County Council involves a Reseller Agreement for IT Hardware, Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Software, and associated support services. This falls under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies (CPV code 30200000). The contract, valued at £20 million, will serve the North West region of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Softcat Plc on the 5th of December, 2024. The contract period spans from the 13th of January, 2025, to the 12th of January, 2029. This procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement under the selective procurement method, specifically the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for ICT Digital Technology Solutions (Complete IT 3).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware and software solutions, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the suitability criteria explicitly mention support for SMEs. With a substantial contract value and a long-term engagement, businesses stand to benefit greatly by forming a reseller partnership, thus ensuring a steady revenue stream and the potential for growth in delivering critical ICT solutions to the public sector.

## Notice

IT Reseller Agreement for IT Hardware, Commercial Off-The- Shelf (COTS) Software and associated support services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e7e709a-0051-4c60-90fe-e46fd8cb1a5c |
| 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 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e7e709a-0051-4c60-90fe-e46fd8cb1a5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e7e709a-0051-4c60-90fe-e46fd8cb1a5c
  6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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