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EXTENSION OF CONTRACT

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

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30 Sep 2024 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The City of Liverpool College extending a contract for their existing EBSCO Discovery Package for the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) Service. This tender falls under the category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000) and is located in Liverpool, postcode L1 9DW. The procurement stage is at the award stage as of 30th September 2024, with the contract period starting from 1st October 2024 and ending on 30th September 2027. The total contract value is £36,935.03, with the procurement method categorised as "Other - VIA EXCEPTION TO QUOTATION." Relevant dates include the tender end date on 30th September 2024 and the contract start date on 1st October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems. It's particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the suitability criteria outlined in the tender documentation. Thus, companies with a track record in providing comprehensive digital solutions for educational resources may find this opportunity highly advantageous for business growth, offering a stable, long-term contract over three years. EBSCO Information Services, identified as the supplier, shows the established relationship and trust from The City of Liverpool College.

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Notice Title

EXTENSION OF CONTRACT

Notice Description

3 X Year Exception to Quotation for our existing Ebsco Discovery Package for our LRC Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a330878-fc39-46ce-8961-e40d88d21c3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b902c9b3-bd6a-4553-8c4a-566aef2f41d1
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 - VIA 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
£36,935 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,935 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

EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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