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title: "DN756224 Further Competition under ICT Services Framework DN516498 Lot 1 Corp Hardware Pen Testing"
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# DN756224 Further Competition under ICT Services Framework DN516498 Lot 1 Corp Hardware Pen Testing

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c41acbf6-bb4f-4205-b4e1-a41c6fb5b83a

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council has completed a procurement process for IT services under the title "DN756224 Further Competition under ICT Services Framework DN516498 Lot 1 Corp Hardware Pen Testing." This process involves the bulk purchase of professional services days that will be used to provide IT Health Check (ITHC)/Penetration Testing services over a five-year period. The procurement falls under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV 72000000). The contract period is specified from 24th February 2025 to 23rd February 2030, with key procurement stages confirmed, and the completion status of the award indicated as of 16th December 2024. The services will be delivered within the region of England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those with expertise in IT health checks and penetration testing. The contract, valued at £60,420, was awarded through the direct procurement method, highlighting potential opportunities for future direct awards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for this opportunity, making it inclusive of various business scales. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has already secured this award, indicating a competitive yet lucrative market landscape.

## Notice

Bulk purchase of Professional Services days that will be used to provide IT Health Check (ITHC)/PenetrationTesting services over a 5 year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f6c5df5-1f18-480b-a1be-6f0cb72138e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,420 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,420 |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f6c5df5-1f18-480b-a1be-6f0cb72138e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f6c5df5-1f18-480b-a1be-6f0cb72138e4
  3rd February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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