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title: "DN795288 Further Competition under ICT Services Software Framework DN757985 ASMX Renewal Costs"
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# DN795288 Further Competition under ICT Services Software Framework DN757985 ASMX Renewal Costs

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-418b9ee9-84ab-473a-80f3-b39df18efe62

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council has completed the procurement process for "DN795288 Further Competition under ICT Services Software Framework DN757985 ASMX Renewal Costs," focusing on software package and information systems within the services category. The awarded contract entails Alemba Vfire support and maintenance services, valued at £27,132. This procurement process was facilitated under the "other" method, and the contract period extends from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027, serving the region of England, United Kingdom. The award stage of this procurement was reached on 23rd January 2026, with the contract awarded to Softcat plc.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the ICT services sector. Businesses specialising in software package and information systems, especially those with expertise in support and maintenance, are well-positioned to compete. As the contract has been awarded to Softcat plc, a large enterprise, there remains potential for subcontracting and collaboration for smaller players within the industry keen on expanding their market reach and capabilities.

## Notice

Alemba Vfire - Support and maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74001659-307b-4135-b4f8-f5f5d78d8fcf |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,132 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,132 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74001659-307b-4135-b4f8-f5f5d78d8fcf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74001659-307b-4135-b4f8-f5f5d78d8fcf
  23rd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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