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Liverpool City Council ERP Solution_25

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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12 Jan 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed the procurement process for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, titled "Liverpool City Council ERP Solution_25," with a contract value of £7,466,593.29. This procurement, classified under software packages and information systems (CPV code 48000000), falls under the services category and is set to be implemented in England. The process reached the award stage, with an active award date of 14 August 2025. The contract period for this ERP solution spans from 23 December 2025 to 22 December 2032. Ernst & Young LLP has been appointed as the supplier, through a procurement method described as "Other." The tender is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, offering a competitive opportunity for diverse business participants.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the software and IT services industry, particularly those specialising in ERP solutions. Companies that can offer robust software packages and information systems will find this contract particularly attractive. With the backing of a large-scale and reputable supplier like Ernst & Young LLP, smaller businesses and social enterprises stand to gain valuable collaborative experience and exposure to a significant municipal client. The contract's extended duration also offers long-term stability, making it a strategic prospect for entities aiming to establish a foothold within local government procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Liverpool City Council ERP Solution_25

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council ERP Solution_25

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58233ab7-c51b-4d13-830b-9aeb6b7c9cb6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0eb34ee-bb14-4b06-aeba-727bedc935f3
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
£7,466,593 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,466,593 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2032 Over 5 years
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
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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

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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