Award

VDI Hardware, Storage Support Maintenance of HPE and Pure Storage_25

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Sep 2025 at 13:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

A public procurement process was conducted by Liverpool City Council for the contract titled "VDI Hardware, Storage Support Maintenance of HPE and Pure Storage_25," in the industry category of software package and information systems. The contract, valued at £99,960, involves the delivery of services within England, United Kingdom. The procurement commenced with a direct award method, concluding the tender period by 27th August 2025, with the award announced on 28th August 2025. The contract is set to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026, with Phoenix Software Limited as the awarded supplier.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and support services, particularly those able to provide maintenance solutions for HPE and Pure Storage systems. Companies that are adept in this software category, especially SMEs and VCSEs, could find comparable opportunities beneficial for leveraging their niche expertise in similar future procurements. As the process used a direct award route, businesses should ensure strong visibility and networking with contracting authorities like Liverpool City Council to remain competitive and viable in future similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VDI Hardware, Storage Support Maintenance of HPE and Pure Storage_25

Notice Description

VDI Hardware, Storage Support Maintenance of HPE and Pure Storage_25

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4124cd03-4196-48ac-93c6-6717f8200711
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c9f478e-1c1c-4f96-9998-1300683ff71d
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,960 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,960 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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
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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

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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