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title: "DN763731 Direct Award under ICT Services Framework_21 DN516498 Lot 1: Oracle Solaris Renewal"
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buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# DN763731 Direct Award under ICT Services Framework_21 DN516498 Lot 1: Oracle Solaris Renewal

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e44f957-84fe-46a6-99aa-cb39e61e7b25

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council has completed a direct award process under the ICT Services Framework for the renewal of Oracle Solaris, valued at £30,985.38. This procurement, classified under the Computer equipment and supplies category (CPV 30200000), was conducted through a direct procurement method and targeted small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The awarded supplier, Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, is a large-scale entity that will deliver the services in the England region. The award was published on 9 April 2026, with the contract period set between 20 June 2025 and 19 June 2026.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses operating within the ICT domain, especially those able to provide specialised computer equipment and supplies. SMEs and VCSEs could benefit substantially by engaging in such frameworks, which favour their participation. The continuation of services like Oracle Solaris renewal underscores the demand for reliable IT solutions in public and corporate sectors. Consequently, businesses that emphasise innovation and efficiency within this sector stand to gain significantly by aligning with procurement practices and standards outlined by contracting authorities such as Liverpool City Council.

## Notice

Oracle Solaris Renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/345cbea7-8e72-44d8-a7cd-b00daa904509 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2025 - 19 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,985 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,985 |
| 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 | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/345cbea7-8e72-44d8-a7cd-b00daa904509

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/345cbea7-8e72-44d8-a7cd-b00daa904509
  9th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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