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Exception to Quotation - Text/SMS messages

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

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07 Nov 2024 at 13:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Liverpool College has completed a procurement process titled "Exception to Quotation - Text/SMS messages". This tender, categorised under "Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment" (CPV: 32000000), is to provide an SMS Messaging service to contact students. The procurement process used was an 'Exception to Quotation' under the threshold, and the procurement phase is now at the award stage. The contract was awarded on 7th November 2024, with the service commencement starting on 8th November 2024 and lasting until 7th November 2027. This contract will be executed in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The awarded contract is valued at £53,125.50 GBP, and the supplier chosen is Reach Data.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunication and communication services, particularly those providing SMS communication solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, given the procurement method's suitability criteria. By engaging in this contract, businesses can build lasting relationships with educational institutions and expand their market presence in the telecommunication sector while enhancing their portfolio with government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Exception to Quotation - Text/SMS messages

Notice Description

SMS Messaging service to contact students - via an Exception to Quotation to current provider

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16d97800-7745-45bf-858a-9f7ba366baaf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bbeb59d-cb85-4d44-b078-f9b42bde2b4c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Exception to Quotation - Under threshold
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,125 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2024 - 7 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Canning
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REACH DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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