Award

Enterprise Infrastructure Licensing Solution_26

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2026 at 11:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Apr 2026 at 10:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

16 Apr 2026 at 10:46

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed the procurement process for an Enterprise Infrastructure Licensing Solution aimed at enhancing software and information systems. The procurement was awarded on 16th April 2026, with the contract starting on 17th April 2026 and concluding on 16th April 2029. The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and is located in Liverpool, United Kingdom. This was a direct procurement method, executed below the threshold without competition. The value of the award is approximately £154,832.16 GBP, offering significant scope over a three-year period. The council is classified as a public authority under sub-central government, with their operations overseen from the Cunard Building in Liverpool.

This tender presents numerous growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software systems and enterprise infrastructure solutions. Large-scale suppliers adept in delivering comprehensive software packages particularly stand to benefit, as evidenced by the successful award to PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED, a supplier based in York. Software providers specialising in scalable solutions, information systems, and those possessing technological expertise align well with the project's specifications. Such engagements enable suppliers to enhance their portfolios and foster partnerships with local government bodies, gaining strategic insights into public sector needs and extending their market presence within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enterprise Infrastructure Licensing Solution_26

Notice Description

Enterprise Infrastructure Licensing Solution_26 for a period of three years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034644-2026
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
£154,832 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£154,832 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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