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title: "IT Reseller Agreement for IT Software, Support and Associated Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# IT Reseller Agreement for IT Software, Support and Associated Services

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a42f3ff3-5944-4afc-95d2-0177764596b8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "IT Reseller Agreement for IT Software, Support and Associated Services" was conducted by Lancashire County Council, located in Preston, England. The tender falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code of 72000000. The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at up to £64 million, commenced on 1st December 2025 and will continue through to 30th November 2029, serving the North West region in the United Kingdom.

This contract represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services and software provision, particularly for those with the capability to integrate into a large-scale, structured framework agreement. The large scale of the project, with a minimum spend of £18.8 million over four years, suggests a substantial and stable revenue stream. SMEs, in particular, could find this opportunity appealing as the tender process has been structured to accommodate smaller enterprises. Companies like Softcat Plc, which was awarded the contract, underscore the potential for substantial collaboration in this industry amidst public sector digital transformation initiatives underpinned by Lancashire County Council's Digital Strategy.

## Notice

A single IT reseller for the provision of IT software, support and associated services aligns with the Council's Digital Strategy by using digital technology a catalyst for making Lancashire the best place to live and prosper. Additional information: Awarded via a further competition of the The HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework (ComIT 3 - Complete IT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf8f7709-77dc-4cbc-b5d1-71812ad6fc2d |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,000,000 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf8f7709-77dc-4cbc-b5d1-71812ad6fc2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf8f7709-77dc-4cbc-b5d1-71812ad6fc2d
  1st December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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