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Exception to Quotation

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

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30 Sep 2024 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Liverpool College has completed the procurement process for JISC Open Athens services to support their student VLE & E-resources, classified under "Software package and information systems" (CPV code: 48000000). The procurement method utilised was an "Exception to Quotation," and the total contract value is £32,249.61. The contract period runs from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2027. The procurement process has progressed through the award stage, with the award date being 30 September 2024. The main location of the service delivery is at 52 Roscoe Street, Liverpool, L1 9DW.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Such companies can benefit from the long-term contract and the substantial budget allocated, facilitating business growth and stability. Businesses that have experience in delivering complex software services and solutions, particularly those similar to the Open Athens services, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders issued by educational institutions like The City of Liverpool College.

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Notice Title

Exception to Quotation

Notice Description

JISC Open Athens services for our student VLE & E-resources

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64923618-9a78-43e0-a075-164badb42579
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ed80a1-1d61-4e28-a05a-8d1e2b34df53
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£32,249 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,249 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 years
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
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Canning
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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