Scope
Reference
DNTEST
Description
Testing
Total value (estimated)
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 August 2026 to 12 August 2027
- 1 year, 1 day
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
see tender pack
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKD47 - Chorley and West Lancashire
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See tender pack
Technical ability conditions of participation
See tender pack
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 October 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 October 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory | 60% |
Price | 60.00% |
| Mandatory1 | 40 |
Price | 40.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
None
Description of risks to contract performance
None
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Test purposes
Contracting authority
West Lancashire Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGNW-2815-DRQZ
52 Derby Street
Ormskirk
L39 2SA
United Kingdom
Contact name: L Dempsey
Telephone: +4401695
Email: lee.dempsey@westlancs.gov.uk
Website: http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/
Region: UKD47 - Chorley and West Lancashire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government