Award

DN810785 Call-Off via Direct Award under the ICT Hardware and Professional Services Framework; DN776588: Networker Backup Solution_26

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

01 May 2026 at 07:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

01 May 2026 at 07:16

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed a procurement process to award a contract for the "DN810785 Call-Off via Direct Award under the ICT Hardware and Professional Services Framework; DN776588: Networker Backup Solution_26". This selective procurement, conducted under the framework agreement, focuses on the industry category of computer equipment and supplies. The contract, with a gross value of £198,723.56, was awarded to INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD, a large-scale supplier based in Sheffield. The procurement process culminated on 1st May 2026, marking the start of the contract period, which will extend until 30th April 2028. The contract will be executed in Liverpool, UK, under the legal guidance of the legislation coded as 2023/54 UKPGA.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in ICT hardware and professional services, particularly those capable of supplying comprehensive computer equipment solutions. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering reliable backup solutions and those familiar with framework agreements may find the tender highly adaptable to their expertise. Although the process followed a non-competitive, direct award method, it underscores the importance of maintaining visibility and presence on such frameworks to access similar opportunities. This engagement not only facilitates market expansion but also reinforces credibility for successful bidders in the public sector's supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DN810785 Call-Off via Direct Award under the ICT Hardware and Professional Services Framework; DN776588: Networker Backup Solution_26

Notice Description

DN810785 Call-Off via Direct Award under the ICT Hardware and Professional Services Framework; DN776588: Networker Backup Solution_26x

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068fd9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040232-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,602 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£165,602 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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