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DN763731 Direct Award under ICT Services Framework_21 DN516498 Lot 1: Oracle Solaris Renewal

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 10:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed a direct award process under the ICT Services Framework for the renewal of Oracle Solaris, valued at £30,985.38. This procurement, classified under the Computer equipment and supplies category (CPV 30200000), was conducted through a direct procurement method and targeted small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The awarded supplier, Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, is a large-scale entity that will deliver the services in the England region. The award was published on 9 April 2026, with the contract period set between 20 June 2025 and 19 June 2026.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses operating within the ICT domain, especially those able to provide specialised computer equipment and supplies. SMEs and VCSEs could benefit substantially by engaging in such frameworks, which favour their participation. The continuation of services like Oracle Solaris renewal underscores the demand for reliable IT solutions in public and corporate sectors. Consequently, businesses that emphasise innovation and efficiency within this sector stand to gain significantly by aligning with procurement practices and standards outlined by contracting authorities such as Liverpool City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DN763731 Direct Award under ICT Services Framework_21 DN516498 Lot 1: Oracle Solaris Renewal

Notice Description

Oracle Solaris Renewal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e44f957-84fe-46a6-99aa-cb39e61e7b25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/345cbea7-8e72-44d8-a7cd-b00daa904509
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,985 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,985 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2025 - 19 Jun 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

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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