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title: "Strategic Communications Solution_26"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# Strategic Communications Solution_26

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f1848d6-09e7-4850-be9a-112cbf53bdd0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the strategic communications solution was conducted by Liverpool City Council, with British Telecommunications PLC being awarded the contract. This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and is localised within England, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage on 31st March 2026, following the tender period which ended on 22nd September 2025. The contract, valued at £5,333,965, is planned to commence on 23rd March 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2031. The procurement method employed is categorised as other, reflecting a tailored approach suitable for the specifics of this tender.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in communications and software systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), may find competitive opportunities in similar contracts due to the suitability conditions outlined by Liverpool City Council. Businesses with innovations in strategic communications and information systems may leverage such public procurement processes to expand their portfolios and establish stronger ties with public sector entities. Although British Telecommunications PLC, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, similar opportunities remain attractive to various scale businesses in future tenders.

## Notice

Strategic Communications Solution_26

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfc5b870-864b-4415-b734-6d60c62bf1f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,333,965 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,333,965 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfc5b870-864b-4415-b734-6d60c62bf1f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfc5b870-864b-4415-b734-6d60c62bf1f9
  31st March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk

## Provenance

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