Award

DN803571 Further Competition under ICT Services Software Framework DN757985 Snow License Manager Renewal

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Apr 2026 at 10:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process regarding the "DN803571 Further Competition under ICT Services Software Framework DN757985 Snow License Manager Renewal" has been completed by Liverpool City Council. This contract, focusing on software package and information systems, falls under the goods category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Softcat plc being awarded the contract valued at £48,880. The award was published on 9th April 2026, and the contract is set to run from 14th February 2026 to 13th February 2028.

This procurement provides opportunities for businesses involved in software and ICT services to establish or reinforce a presence within Liverpool City Council's network. Companies well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future include those specializing in software solutions and capable of providing comprehensive ICT services. The tender process was classified under "Other" procurement methods, opening doors particularly for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in public sector contracts and potentially expand their market reach and capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DN803571 Further Competition under ICT Services Software Framework DN757985 Snow License Manager Renewal

Notice Description

Snow License Manager Renewal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88c7d23b-23da-4157-acca-674a4ceb5f59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a73a60cb-1efa-476a-83ec-49e27626abaf
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
£48,880 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 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
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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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