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title: "Network Backup Solution"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEYTRAVEL / LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA)"
published: "2022-07-28"
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# Network Backup Solution

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL / LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89ae4f5f-356c-4721-9f6d-8a9209eb7591

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Network Backup Solution" was conducted by the Merseytravel / Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA). This tender falls under the software package and information systems industry, and was located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, having been published on 28th July 2022, with the relevant award decision made on 2nd December 2021. The total contract value was £125,000, with the contract period spanning from 29th October 2021 to 16th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and support. Businesses well-suited to compete include those providing installation services and software solutions, as they can directly meet the service needs outlined by LCRCA. Engaging in this contract could enhance the capabilities of prospective suppliers and foster growth within a supportive local framework.

## Notice

LCRCA is seeking for the like for like replacement of our Network backup solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4705350f-1535-4382-940c-f9196650ea9f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2021 - 1 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,554 |
| 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 | MERSEYTRAVEL / LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA) |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Q ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2022 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4705350f-1535-4382-940c-f9196650ea9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4705350f-1535-4382-940c-f9196650ea9f
  28th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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