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DN795288 Further Competition under ICT Services Software Framework DN757985 ASMX Renewal Costs

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2026 at 16:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed the procurement process for "DN795288 Further Competition under ICT Services Software Framework DN757985 ASMX Renewal Costs," focusing on software package and information systems within the services category. The awarded contract entails Alemba Vfire support and maintenance services, valued at £27,132. This procurement process was facilitated under the "other" method, and the contract period extends from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027, serving the region of England, United Kingdom. The award stage of this procurement was reached on 23rd January 2026, with the contract awarded to Softcat plc.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the ICT services sector. Businesses specialising in software package and information systems, especially those with expertise in support and maintenance, are well-positioned to compete. As the contract has been awarded to Softcat plc, a large enterprise, there remains potential for subcontracting and collaboration for smaller players within the industry keen on expanding their market reach and capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DN795288 Further Competition under ICT Services Software Framework DN757985 ASMX Renewal Costs

Notice Description

Alemba Vfire - Support and maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-418b9ee9-84ab-473a-80f3-b39df18efe62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74001659-307b-4135-b4f8-f5f5d78d8fcf
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
£27,132 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,132 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 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
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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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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