Award

DN756224 Further Competition under ICT Services Framework DN516498 Lot 1 Corp Hardware Pen Testing

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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03 Feb 2025 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed a procurement process for IT services under the title "DN756224 Further Competition under ICT Services Framework DN516498 Lot 1 Corp Hardware Pen Testing." This process involves the bulk purchase of professional services days that will be used to provide IT Health Check (ITHC)/Penetration Testing services over a five-year period. The procurement falls under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV 72000000). The contract period is specified from 24th February 2025 to 23rd February 2030, with key procurement stages confirmed, and the completion status of the award indicated as of 16th December 2024. The services will be delivered within the region of England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those with expertise in IT health checks and penetration testing. The contract, valued at £60,420, was awarded through the direct procurement method, highlighting potential opportunities for future direct awards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for this opportunity, making it inclusive of various business scales. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has already secured this award, indicating a competitive yet lucrative market landscape.

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Notice Title

DN756224 Further Competition under ICT Services Framework DN516498 Lot 1 Corp Hardware Pen Testing

Notice Description

Bulk purchase of Professional Services days that will be used to provide IT Health Check (ITHC)/PenetrationTesting services over a 5 year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c41acbf6-bb4f-4205-b4e1-a41c6fb5b83a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f6c5df5-1f18-480b-a1be-6f0cb72138e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,420 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,420 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2030 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
Steve Haywood
Contact Email
steve.haywood@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1513510543

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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