---
title: "DMIU - Guidance Software Encase Licence Renewals 26-27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0658a7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE"
published: "2026-02-19"
---

# DMIU - Guidance Software Encase Licence Renewals 26-27

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0658a7

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire involves the renewal of Encase software licences for the period from 26th February 2025 to 25th February 2027. The industry's category is 'Software package and information systems', with the contract specifically focused on licence renewals managed by Guidance Software. Situated in Hutton, Preston, the contracting authority employs a direct procurement method labelled 'Below threshold - without competition'. The process currently stands at the 'Award' stage, with Open Text UK Ltd identified as the supplier. The total contract value amounts to £11,025, with the contractual period commencing on 26th February 2026 and concluding on 25th February 2027. The award was made active on 19th February 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses engaged in software solutions, particularly those supplying software packages and information systems, to expand their operations and market presence within the public sector. Large-scale enterprises like Open Text UK Ltd, which possess the necessary capabilities, are well-suited to utilise such opportunities through direct procurement methods. The geographical scope of delivery encompasses various regions within the United Kingdom, including areas such as London (UKI), South East (UKJ), and North West (UKD), indicating extensive business growth potential across diverse locales.

## Notice

To renew Encase software licenses via Guidance Software for the period 26th February 2025 to 25th February 2027 for the value of PS11,025 in accordance with provision 5.1.5 of Standing orders relating to contracts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015448-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,025 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| 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 | OPEN TEXT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 16:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015448-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015448-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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