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Strategic Communications Solution_26

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the strategic communications solution was conducted by Liverpool City Council, with British Telecommunications PLC being awarded the contract. This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and is localised within England, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage on 31st March 2026, following the tender period which ended on 22nd September 2025. The contract, valued at £5,333,965, is planned to commence on 23rd March 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2031. The procurement method employed is categorised as other, reflecting a tailored approach suitable for the specifics of this tender.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in communications and software systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), may find competitive opportunities in similar contracts due to the suitability conditions outlined by Liverpool City Council. Businesses with innovations in strategic communications and information systems may leverage such public procurement processes to expand their portfolios and establish stronger ties with public sector entities. Although British Telecommunications PLC, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, similar opportunities remain attractive to various scale businesses in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Strategic Communications Solution_26

Notice Description

Strategic Communications Solution_26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f1848d6-09e7-4850-be9a-112cbf53bdd0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfc5b870-864b-4415-b734-6d60c62bf1f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,333,965 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,333,965 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
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

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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