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DN817992 Further Competition under ICT Services Software Framework DN757985 24 Month licence for AppCheck NG Vulnerability scanning

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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24 Jun 2026 at 09:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed a procurement process, conducting a further competition under the ICT Services Software Framework for a 24-month licence for AppCheck NG Vulnerability scanning. This tender, classified under the Software package and information systems industry category, took place in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the award activated on 3rd June 2026 and completed on the same day. The contract, valued at £25,200, runs from 4th June 2026 to 31st May 2028. The procurement method specified is "Other", with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) indicated as suitable candidates.

This tender presents a notable growth opportunity for companies specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in cybersecurity and vulnerability scanning. Businesses in the ICT sector, especially SMEs and VCSEs, are well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts due to the procurement authority’s emphasis on inclusivity. Additionally, this framework-based procurement model can provide recurring opportunities within the public sector for suppliers showing a consistent track record of delivery and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DN817992 Further Competition under ICT Services Software Framework DN757985 24 Month licence for AppCheck NG Vulnerability scanning

Notice Description

DN817992 Further Competition under ICT Services Software Framework DN757985 24 Month licence for AppCheck NG Vulnerability scanning

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-336be745-05b5-4fe8-b442-2c210ac63d13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b4fa232-cb0a-40d0-aca3-cd8473ebe161
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£25,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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