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Youth Transformation Program - Digital Platform

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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06 Mar 2026 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council (LCC) has completed a procurement process aimed at advancing its Youth Offer Transformation through a digital platform. Grant funding from the Department for Culture, Media & Sport supports this initiative. The contract, titled "Youth Transformation Program - Digital Platform," falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and Internet support services, with activities centred around Liverpool, UKD72 region. The procurement followed a limited procedure and did not involve a public call for competition, leading to an award to Beebot AI as of 6th March 2026. The decision was based on technical reasons, as Beebot AI was identified as the sole provider capable of fulfilling the Council's requirements following a G-Cloud 14 catalogue review.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly in the development of interactive digital platforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Beebot AI could gain substantial growth by addressing similar procurement needs for regional and local authorities. Since the procurement method did not involve broad competition, businesses offering unique technical capabilities and innovative solutions may find themselves well-positioned to secure such contracts. This promotes a competitive edge for companies able to demonstrate specialised expertise in providing IT services that address specific organisational requirements within public procurement contexts.

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Notice Title

Youth Transformation Program - Digital Platform

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council (LCC) seeks to has been allocated grant funding from the Department for Culture, Media & Sport to advance Liverpool City Council's Youth Offer Transformation. LCC is seeking to develop or connect to an interactive digital platform that provides young people, providers, and professionals with access to support, information and opportunities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Liverpool City Council (LCC) seeks to has been allocated grant funding from the Department for Culture, Media & Sport to advance Liverpool City Council's Youth Offer Transformation. LCC is seeking to develop or connect to an interactive digital platform that provides young people, providers, and professionals with access to support, information and opportunities.

Procurement Information

The stakeholder conducted a comprehensive review of the G-Cloud 14 catalogue to identify potential solutions capable of meeting the Council's requirements. A broad search identified 8 solutions. A desktop assessment of each solution against mandatory requirements identified Beebot AI's at the only one capable of meeting the requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0663b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020208-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEEBOT AI

Further Information

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