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CA16620 - ITS4042SU: Software Licence Resellers Agreement for Colleges

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

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26 Nov 2025 at 09:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Liverpool College, a reputed educational institution in England, has concluded an 'Open procedure' procurement process to establish a Software Licence Resellers Agreement for colleges, under the management of the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC). The tender, titled "CA16620 - ITS4042SU: Software Licence Resellers Agreement for Colleges," falls under the industry category of Software packages and information systems, with the CPV classification code of 48000000. The procurement process entered the award stage on 26th November 2025, with Pugh Computers Ltd awarded the contract valued at £109,817.92. The contract, which commences on 1st December 2025 and runs until 30th November 2026, involves the supply of various software licenses including Windows, Adobe, and VMware. The tender required submission by 7th November 2025.

This tender opens considerable opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in software resale, offering associated services, or holding existing partnerships with software manufacturers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially suitable to compete in such frameworks due to the emphasis on value-added services and potentially direct deals with software manufacturers. These opportunities span a variety of regions including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom, making it an appealing prospect for businesses looking to expand their client base within the educational sector. The open procurement method ensures a fair competition environment, allowing a diverse range of businesses to engage in the process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16620 - 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 CA16620. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16620 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8048da3c-1b9c-4daa-8260-3712b7497c3d
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
£109,817 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
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
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
1
Supplier Name

PUGH COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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