Award

DN792030 Further Competition under ICT Services Hardware Framework DN776588 - Network Access Controller and Associated Security Licensing

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

23 Jan 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed the awarding stage for a procurement process titled "DN792030 Further Competition under ICT Services Hardware Framework DN776588 - Network Access Controller and Associated Security Licensing." This process pertains to the industry category of software package and information systems, designated with the CPV code 48000000. The tender, specifically focused on network access controllers and associated security licensing, covers services within England, United Kingdom. Initially, the tender period concluded on 23rd September 2025, with a contract period starting from 28th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. The award, valued at £55,095, was made to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd.

This procurement presents business opportunities particularly for SMEs and VCSEs involved in software and information system services. It is an avenue for businesses that specialise in ICT services related to network security solutions to expand their portfolio and establish partnerships with major public sector entities like Liverpool City Council. Companies looking to bolster their regional presence in England or those aiming for growth in the public sector ICT domain will find this contract advantageous.

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Notice Title

DN792030 Further Competition under ICT Services Hardware Framework DN776588 - Network Access Controller and Associated Security Licensing

Notice Description

Network Access Controller and Associated Security Licensing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-323083e1-72a4-46fd-9196-e9ed5f210c00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ba7bfce-8630-4edf-b6d8-d95578fe4c8c
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
£55,095 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,095 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Steve Haywood
Contact Email
steve.haywood@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1513510543

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

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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