---
title: "SWORD Service Level Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06743a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-25"
---

# SWORD Service Level Agreement

Buyer: SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06743a

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## Summary

The procurement process revolves around Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council's completed project titled "SWORD Service Level Agreement," which falls under the category of "Software package and information systems." The buying organisation is located at Bootle Town Hall, Bootle, UK, with the procurement status marked as complete, representing a direct method of acquisition without competition, classified as below threshold. The geographic focus is within the UKD73 region, with the contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. WSP UK Limited has been awarded the contract as the supplier, following the award date of 12th March 2026. The overall value assigned to the contract amounts to GBP 27,713 excluding VAT.

This tender creates substantial growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises specialising in software packages and information systems. Given that the procurement was carried out without competitive bidding, the process would have favoured businesses already maintaining established relationships with the contracting authority, typically suitable for large-scale operations. Companies that excel in delivering comprehensive software solutions and support under service level agreements will find this contract conducive to expansion, fostering enhanced collaboration within the public sector. WSP UK Limited, with its significant scale, serves as a benchmark for potential contenders aiming to thrive in similar future procurements.

## Notice

SWORD Service Level Agreement 2026 - 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027523-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,713 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 16:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027523-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027523-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://sefton.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wsp.com/en-gb

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