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title: "Care Leavers Application Solution"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# Care Leavers Application Solution

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eca158b1-3b3d-49c1-bb8e-4ccdddfa2f4e

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## Summary

The Lancashire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for their "Care Leavers Application Solution" project, which falls under the industry category of custom software development services. The contracting process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. This activity concluded with an award to "This is Focus Ltd," an SME, on 12th May 2026. The contract, valued at £98,540, is designated for implementation in Preston, England, with the service period set from 15th June 2026 to 14th June 2029.

The completion of this process presents significant opportunities for future tenders, particularly for SMEs capable of providing tailored software solutions. Businesses that specialise in custom software development and can engage in versatile engagements under framework agreements will find themselves well-suited to compete in similar projects. Additionally, companies that can deliver innovative IT solutions for public services can leverage such opportunities to expand their footprint and establish crucial relationships with public sector bodies like the Lancashire County Council.

## Notice

The provision of a Care Leavers Application Solution to support the activities of the Children in our Care and Care Leavers service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4107fa5a-8215-42f8-94f3-b12c4011a8e5 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,540 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,540 |
| 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 | THIS IS FOCUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72230000 - Custom software development services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4107fa5a-8215-42f8-94f3-b12c4011a8e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4107fa5a-8215-42f8-94f3-b12c4011a8e5
  4th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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