Award

DN780475 Further Competition under DN757985: ICT Hardware, Software and Professional Services Framework_25; Lot 2 - Early Years Child Assessment and Intelligence Portal_25

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Aug 2025 at 09:30

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Early Years Child Assessment and Intelligence Portal_25" under the ICT Hardware, Software and Professional Services Framework. This project falls within the software package and information systems industry category and is to be delivered in England. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Softcat PLC on 31st July 2025. The contract commenced on 1st August 2025 and will run until 31st July 2028. Although the tendering process concluded on 7th July 2025, the details of this award still offer valuable insights for businesses aiming to engage with similar opportunities in the future.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to explore such tenders to expand their portfolios. With a substantial contract value of £272,779.8, this award underscores the demand for innovative digital solutions in the public sector. Businesses with expertise in providing comprehensive ICT solutions to governmental bodies stand to benefit significantly by keeping an eye on similar future tenders from entities like Liverpool City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DN780475 Further Competition under DN757985: ICT Hardware, Software and Professional Services Framework_25; Lot 2 - Early Years Child Assessment and Intelligence Portal_25

Notice Description

Early Years Child Assessment and Intelligence Portal_25

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4727c8d9-7193-47d1-872c-5bb8a4af17f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05345994-3af9-4160-a70a-cd30b14ccca0
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
£272,779 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£272,779 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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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