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title: "Application Packaging and Readiness Tool"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ec2fb56-64a3-4ac8-a27c-a8461404f42c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-04-06"
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# Application Packaging and Readiness Tool

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ec2fb56-64a3-4ac8-a27c-a8461404f42c

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Application Packaging and Readiness Tool". This software solution aims to enhance activities related to application software maintenance and prepare for an upgrade of around 5000 desktop devices to Windows 10. Key deadlines include engagement completion by 23rd February 2018, with responses due by 21st April 2017. The procurement falls under the compliance software category, with additional classifications including platform interconnectivity and operating system enhancement software. The opportunities related to this procurement are situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in application packaging, desktop migration, and operating system enhancements. Companies that provide project management software or programming services may also find this tender aligns with their capabilities. By participating, these businesses can benefit from a sizeable contract that supports local government initiatives to modernise technology infrastructure.

## Notice

Liverpool City Council is looking for a software solution that can be used to augment existing activities around application software maintenance, interoperability & compatibility and furthermore support a proposed plan to uplift the desktop infrastructure of around 5000 devices to Windows 10. Application will be used to assist with the following: * Migration of the LCC Desktop estate to Windows 10. * Windows Operating System Patching. * Microsoft Office Application Updates and Upgrades. * Packaging of all applications for deployment. Additional information: To view this opportunity and return your consultation questionnaire please login as a supplier on pro-contract and search for opportunity number: DN256925 All Responses must be made via this Portal by the 21st April 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22805867-4f6e-41cf-8ee0-5cb21e169863 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48170000 - Compliance software package
- 48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package
- 48213000 - Operating system enhancement software package
- 48331000 - Project management software package
- 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2017 at 12:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22805867-4f6e-41cf-8ee0-5cb21e169863

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22805867-4f6e-41cf-8ee0-5cb21e169863
  6th April 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

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