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SWORD Service Level Agreement

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 16:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process revolves around Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council's completed project titled "SWORD Service Level Agreement," which falls under the category of "Software package and information systems." The buying organisation is located at Bootle Town Hall, Bootle, UK, with the procurement status marked as complete, representing a direct method of acquisition without competition, classified as below threshold. The geographic focus is within the UKD73 region, with the contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. WSP UK Limited has been awarded the contract as the supplier, following the award date of 12th March 2026. The overall value assigned to the contract amounts to GBP 27,713 excluding VAT.

This tender creates substantial growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises specialising in software packages and information systems. Given that the procurement was carried out without competitive bidding, the process would have favoured businesses already maintaining established relationships with the contracting authority, typically suitable for large-scale operations. Companies that excel in delivering comprehensive software solutions and support under service level agreements will find this contract conducive to expansion, fostering enhanced collaboration within the public sector. WSP UK Limited, with its significant scale, serves as a benchmark for potential contenders aiming to thrive in similar future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWORD Service Level Agreement

Notice Description

SWORD Service Level Agreement 2026 - 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06743a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027523-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,713 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7AE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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