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IT Asset Management Software Pre Market Engagement

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Merseyside, United Kingdom

VALUE

£45,000

DEADLINE

Expired

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

48000000

REFERENCE

004533-2026

Project Timeline

Contact Information

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Original Tender Description

LCRCA IT currently uses the Certero Unified Asset Management Solution to manage IT assets including hardware, software, and licensing. This system has been in place for over 10 years and extended beyond its originally approved term. While it provides valuable insights particularly around Microsoft licensing compliance, the IT environment has evolved, with cloud services and SaaS assets becoming increasingly important. To remain compliant with public sector procurement rules and to ensure best practice in IT Asset Management (ITAM), a procurement exercise is required. The current Certero contract is due to end in July 2025, but a one-year extension has been approved (via DD) to allow sufficient time to identify and procure the most suitable solution.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated in this preliminary market engagement notice.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Suppliers must be capable of providing an IT Asset Management software solution.
  • Suppliers must be able to manage evolving IT environments, including cloud services and SaaS assets.
  • Suppliers must be able to submit an Expression of Interest.
  • Suppliers must be able to submit via the Proactis portal.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The solution must be an IT Asset Management software.
  • The solution must manage IT assets including hardware, software, and licensing.
  • The solution must be capable of managing evolving IT environments, specifically cloud services and SaaS assets.
  • The solution should replace the current Certero Unified Asset Management Solution.
  • The solution should ideally provide valuable insights, particularly around Microsoft licensing compliance.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Suppliers must provide indicative costings for their solution.
  • The solution's indicative costings should consider the estimated contract value of 45000 EUR over 24 months.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).
  • Submit a high-level overview of the solution.
  • Submit indicative costings.
  • Submission must be made via the Proactis portal.
  • Submission deadline: February 2, 2026.

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Planning Notice
Notice004533-2026.html
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Download failed - no summary available
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OCDS Record
OCDS Data004533-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record details the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's procurement planning for a new IT Asset Management solution to replace its outdated system and manage evolving cloud and SaaS assets.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data004533-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This OCDS data package outlines the planning phase for Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's procurement of a new IT Asset Management solution, replacing their current system by July 2026 to manage evolving IT environments.
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Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents004533-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
This preliminary market engagement notice invites suppliers to express interest by submitting a high-level overview and indicative costings for an IT Asset Management software solution via the Proactis portal, as the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority seeks to replace its outdated system.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This is a well-structured Pre-Market Engagement notice for an IT Asset Management solution, clearly outlining the need and inviting supplier interest. While comprehensive for a PME, it lacks formal tender details and has minor document access issues.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

As a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) notice, the absence of a formal procedure type is acceptable. The CPV code is correctly assigned, and the stated intent to comply with public sector procurement rules is positive. No disputes or suspensions are noted.

Clarity80/100

The description of the current situation, the evolving IT environment, and the need for a new ITAM solution is very clear. AI-extracted requirements are well-defined and understandable for a PME, focusing on capabilities and submission details.

Completeness70/100

Basic information, estimated value, contract duration, and start date are all provided. Requirements for the PME are defined. However, one document failed to download, and formal evaluation criteria are not yet specified, which is expected for a PME.

One tender document (Planning Notice) failed to download.
Fairness85/100

The estimated value is disclosed, and electronic submission via a portal ensures equal access. The 13-day period for an Expression of Interest with indicative costings is reasonable. While the description mentions the incumbent system and its specific strengths, it's framed as a replacement and 'ideally' providing insights, which for a PME is acceptable for defining needs without being overtly tailored.

Practicality65/100

Electronic submission is supported via the Proactis portal, which is a significant strength. The contract start date and duration are clearly specified. The lack of an explicit document URL in the provided text and the failed document download slightly impact practicality.

Explicit document URL not provided in the main text.
One document failed to download.
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields are generally populated, and dates are logical and consistent, including the contract start date relative to the incumbent contract extension. The 'None' status for Type and Procedure is consistent with a planning/PME phase.

'Liable Person' field is empty.
Sustainability50/100

There are no explicit mentions of green procurement, social aspects, or a dedicated innovation focus within the tender documentation. The shift to cloud/SaaS implies some modernization but not a specific sustainability drive.

No explicit green procurement criteria.
No explicit social aspects.

Strengths

Clear description of the procurement need and context.
Effective use of Pre-Market Engagement for market research.
Electronic submission facilitated via Proactis portal.
Key financial and timeline details are clearly specified.
CPV code is appropriately assigned.

Concerns

One tender document (Planning Notice) failed to download.
Formal procedure type and evaluation criteria are not yet defined (expected for PME, but a future requirement).
Specific mention of incumbent system and its features could potentially lead to tailoring in the formal tender.
Absence of explicit sustainability, social, or innovation criteria.
The 'Liable Person' field is empty.

Recommendations

1. Ensure all tender documents are fully accessible and downloadable for future stages.
2. Clearly define the formal procurement procedure type and comprehensive evaluation criteria in the subsequent tender documentation.
3. Broaden the language in the formal tender to encourage a wider range of innovative solutions and avoid any perception of tailoring.

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