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title: "Redaction Software for Information Governance"
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# Redaction Software for Information Governance

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e40bd1c-cd40-41f7-a7e2-1579c1f17781

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has completed the procurement process for a redaction software solution to support its Information Governance team. This project falls under the industry category of Document Management Systems (CPV 48311100) and is located in Preston, England. The competitive quotation process, valued at £70,255, concluded with an award to Smartbox.ai. The procurement stage is the Award stage, with key dates including an award date of 22 October 2024 and a contract period from 2 December 2024 to 1 December 2029. This tender process is notably suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and software development sectors, particularly those specialising in information governance and redaction solutions. The contract provides a stable and long-term engagement, potentially enhancing the supplier's portfolio and reputation within the public sector. SMEs are particularly well-suited for this procurement, offering them a chance to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering advanced document management systems and supporting public sector compliance requirements.

## Notice

The Council currently procures a redaction solution for Information Governance. The current iteration of the solution is hosted on Council infrastructure which is approaching end of contract. The Council aims to procure an advanced redaction management system to support the Information Governance team in efficiently handling the rising volume of Freedom of Information requests and ensuring compliance with operational requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8575f70e-47db-4429-8dfb-8599a36c0582 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,255 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,255 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMARTBOX.AI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48311100 - Document management system

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 16:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8575f70e-47db-4429-8dfb-8599a36c0582

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8575f70e-47db-4429-8dfb-8599a36c0582
  21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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