---
title: "Purchase of Citrix Licences"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d6b9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# Purchase of Citrix Licences

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d6b9

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## Summary

The contracting process initiated on 29th July 2026 involves the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority acquiring Citrix Licences under a tender titled "Purchase of Citrix Licences". This procurement falls within the 'services' industry category and spans multiple UK regions, from the North East to the South West. The procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase, and it involved a 'limited' procurement method due to its below-threshold value, implying a restricted competition. The contract commenced on 23rd July 2026 and will conclude on 22nd July 2027, with the signed agreement noted on 2nd July 2026. The Lancashire Combined Fire Authority, a sub-central government entity based in Preston, led the tender process.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in computer-related services such as software licensing and management. With a contract value of over £89,000, this contract was awarded to ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD, a large enterprise, demonstrating that firms with significant capacity and expertise in delivering IT solutions could thrive in such tenders. Businesses aiming to expand their market presence in the public sector through similar projects should possess a robust service portfolio and a history of successful public contracts to be competitive in similar procurement scenarios.

## Notice

Purchase of Citrix License for all of LFRS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071802-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,326 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 3LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Greyfriars |
| Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 14:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071802-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071802-2026
  29th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19854

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ultima.com
- https://www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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