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CA15016 - ITS4042SU: Software Licence Resellers Agreement for Colleges

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

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11 Dec 2024 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Liverpool College has completed the procurement process for the CA15016 - ITS4042SU: Software Licence Resellers Agreement for Colleges. This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, specifically for the supply of software licenses via resellers, encompassing Windows, Adobe, VMware, and other software. The tender process utilised an open procedure, starting on 10 December 2024 and concluding on 5 December 2025. The award stage has been reached, with key dates being the tender period's end on 9 December 2024 and the award date on 11 December 2024. The procurement covers a broad geographic range, including the United Kingdom and other regions worldwide.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for software resellers capable of providing added value services. The requirement for resellers to supply a variety of software licenses, including potential direct deals with manufacturers, presents a lucrative opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete for this contract. The awarded suppliers, Phoenix Software Ltd and Pugh Computers Ltd, illustrate the competitive nature and potential for successful bids in future similar tenders. By engaging in such frameworks managed by the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) for the higher education sector, businesses can establish strong, ongoing contracts within an extensive network of educational institutions.

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Notice Title

CA15016 - ITS4042SU: Software Licence Resellers Agreement for Colleges

Notice Description

This tender is for the supply of software licenses via resellers to cover (Windows, Adobe, VMware and other miscellaneous) software sold via resellers but to also accommodate deals that may be in place directly with manufacturers. Institutions purchase much of their software from resellers and it is expected that Framework resellers will provide added value services. The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) awards and manages framework agreements for the higher education sector and is acting as lead organisation on behalf of its members and also for members of the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC), North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC), North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC), the Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW), Advanced Procurement for universities and Colleges Ltd (APUC) and Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC). A full list of the participating Consortia members is available on the Consortiawebsite To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15016. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15016 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c468ccc-c538-45ea-8dc6-4f4436e3d367
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/978eab8f-5b38-4f90-a6eb-b42ba7eed285
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,453 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2024 - 5 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Tina Smith
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L1 9DW
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Canning
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

PUGH COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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