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Award

14 Jul 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Sefton Council, located in Bootle, United Kingdom, revolves around the YPO Atamis Service Agreement. Categorised under software package and information systems within the services industry, this procurement was executed via a direct method without competition, classified under 'Below threshold - light touch regime'. The process reached the award stage on 14 July 2026, with its legal basis rooted in the UKPGA 2023/54. The service agreement spans from 25 June 2026 to 24 June 2029, highlighting critical implementation timelines necessary for maintaining the Council’s procurement systems.

This tender offers promising opportunities for small to medium enterprises, particularly those specialising in software packages and IT services, including consulting, software development, and support. The awarded contract to YPO underscores the demand for robust IT service solutions that can ensure swift and uninterrupted procurement operations within public sector environments. Businesses adept in streamlined IT support are well-suited to engage with such procurement avenues, opening new channels for growth and collaboration with governmental bodies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

YPO Atamis Service Agreement

Notice Description

YPO Atamis Service Agreement. There is a risk of delays in the implementation of a high profile project for which the delays would have consequences for the Council's procurement systems and procedures.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066348-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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
£158,021 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON 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
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
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
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YPO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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