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02 Jul 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed a procurement process for the title "SAP Application Support and Professional Services_26," within the IT services industry category, specifically focused on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement, valued at £119,044.87, was carried out using a direct award method, with Rimini Street Inc as the supplier. The procurement, intended for locations within England, started its contract period on 1st July 2026 and will conclude on 30th June 2027. The procurement stage has been tagged as 'award', with the award officially active on 30th June 2026.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those offering consultancy, software development, and support, to gain insights and partnership opportunities with prominent councils such as Liverpool City Council. While the direct award method was utilised for this specific procurement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of partnering with or providing services to large entities like Rimini Street Inc can find avenues for business growth. Moreover, participating in or learning from such high-value public contracts can position these businesses favourably for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

SAP Application Support and Professional Services_26

Notice Description

SAP Application Support and Professional Services_26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-222bf177-96f4-498e-b140-3f3f0a69adc5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98d32e19-e5d3-409c-a522-902062476afa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,044 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,044 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIMINI STREET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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