---
title: "Social Care Procedures"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d2c5"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d2c5.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-24"
---

# Social Care Procedures

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d2c5

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Social Care Procedures" conducted by Lancashire County Council, a regional or local authority in the United Kingdom, has been completed. This procurement, identified under the tender ID AS/ICT/LCC/26/R1193, focused on the services category, specifically "Data services" (CPV: 72300000). The initiative aimed at the provision and maintenance of Social Care Policies and Procedures Manuals, awarded through the G-Cloud 14 framework for a term of two years with an optional 12-month extension. The procurement method employed was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, justified under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contract was signed on 10th July 2026, and its scope spanned multiple regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This contract provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software packages and information systems tailored for social care services. Given the nature of the procurement being awarded directly via the G-Cloud 14 framework, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in managing and maintaining digital infrastructure for public services may find similar opportunities advantageous. Businesses aiming to secure contracts with regional authorities in the UK should consider aligning their service offerings with frameworks like G-Cloud to enhance their visibility and competitiveness in future tenders.

## Notice

Provision and maintenance of Social Care Policies and Procedures Manuals. Awarded via G-Cloud 14 for 2 years with one optional 12-months extension

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision and maintenance of Social Care Policies and Procedures Manuals.

Options: 1 x 12 months optional extension available

### Procurement Information

Direct award via G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement under Public Contract Regulations 2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070055-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIGNIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070055-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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