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title: "Direct Award under KCS Managed Services for Business Framework for Capita eStart"
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buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
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# Direct Award under KCS Managed Services for Business Framework for Capita eStart

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4e2f712-dccb-4338-a37d-f957174e1653

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a direct award made by Liverpool City Council for the provision of eStart Software Maintenance and Associated Services under the Kent Commercial Services Managed Services for Business Framework Agreement. This procurement falls under the educational software package industry category. The contract, which is valued at £100,000, commenced on 1 April 2021 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2025. The award notice was published on 7 May 2021, following the tender period that ended on 31 March 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software maintenance and educational services to expand their market presence. Companies that can offer innovative software solutions or maintenance services tailored for educational applications would be well-suited to compete for future contracts under similar frameworks. Engaging with Liverpool City Council, which oversees a significant regional authority, can also enhance visibility and credibility for suppliers in the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of eStart Software Maintenance and Associated Services. Direct Award under the Kent Commercial Services Managed Services for Business Framework Agreement - Y16018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55735783-261b-42d6-8a68-d97b20f9a1e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 7 May 2021 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55735783-261b-42d6-8a68-d97b20f9a1e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55735783-261b-42d6-8a68-d97b20f9a1e6
  7th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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