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title: "Direct Award under ICT Services Framework DN516498 Lot 1: Corporate Hardware - Network Storage Infrastructure Refresh"
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# Direct Award under ICT Services Framework DN516498 Lot 1: Corporate Hardware - Network Storage Infrastructure Refresh

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4c13560-a9da-4081-bf2f-7d5b9c6555d4

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Council has completed a direct award for the contract titled "Direct Award under ICT Services Framework DN516498 Lot 1: Corporate Hardware - Network Storage Infrastructure Refresh" in the goods category, specifically focusing on computer equipment and supplies. The award, valued at £750,000, was finalised on 23rd March 2022, with a contract period commencing from 11th April 2022 and running until 10th April 2027. This procurement was facilitated through a direct method, having a tender period that concluded on 11th February 2022. The contract is based in Liverpool, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those offering computer equipment and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete given the nature of the contract. Companies that can provide innovative storage infrastructure solutions and have the capacity to deliver on the specified requirements could greatly benefit from engaging in this market. Collaboration with large suppliers like Insight Direct (UK) Limited, which secured the award, could also enhance competitiveness and growth prospects in similar future solicitations.

## Notice

Direct Award under ICT Services Framework DN516498 Lot 1: Corporate Hardware - Network Storage Infrastructure Refresh

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51e8e9a5-1848-45cf-a166-03652870c55b |
| 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 | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2022 - 10 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 4 Apr 2022 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51e8e9a5-1848-45cf-a166-03652870c55b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51e8e9a5-1848-45cf-a166-03652870c55b
  4th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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