---
title: "Opex CertainScan Software and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0583e0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-08"
---

# Opex CertainScan Software and Associated Services

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0583e0

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the acquisition of Opex CertainScan Software and related services. The contract was awarded to OPEX BUSINESS MACHINES GMBH and is classified under the industry category of scanner software packages. The procurement is part of the council's ongoing digitisation project to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations. Located in Preston, the council finalised the award in the procurement stage, having signed the contract on 4th July 2025. The contract commenced on 11th July 2025 and is set to conclude by 10th July 2026, with options for renewal based on requirements.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software provision and digital transformation services, particularly those offering solutions tailored to the public sector's needs. Large-scale businesses with capabilities in delivering sophisticated scanning solutions would find this project suitable, as it requires both technical expertise and the ability to provide ongoing support and maintenance. The procurement method indicated a "below threshold - unknown" type, implying potential consideration for businesses with competitive offerings yet who may operate under certain budgetary constraints.

## Notice

Purchase of Opex CertainScan Software and Associated Services for use on existing scanners within the Authority. This will assist in the effective and efficient delivery of the digitisation project currently ongoing at LCC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047132-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2025 - 10 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPEX BUSINESS MACHINES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48318000 - Scanner software package

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 08:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047132-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047132-2025
  8th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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