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CA15201 - Salford City College - Servers Purchase

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

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22 Jan 2025 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CA15201 - Salford City College - Servers Purchase" has been completed. This public procurement initiative was conducted by Salford City College, located at Worsley Campus, Walkden Road, Worsley, M28 7QD, England. The procurement falls under the hardware industry category, specifically classified as CPV 44316400. The tender was processed through a direct award method via the KCS IT Hardware Framework. The tender period closed on 20th January 2025, with the contract subsequently awarded on 22nd January 2025. The contract period runs from 21st January 2025 to 28th February 2025, and it covers delivery to multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs, as Salford City College's procurement through the direct award is specifically suitable for smaller enterprises. The contracted supplier, Softcat PLC, demonstrates a successful bid within this framework, securing a contract valued at £104,565.30 GBP. Businesses that supply IT hardware, particularly those with experience in education sector procurement, would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. Future opportunities within similar frameworks can provide substantial growth potential for businesses that specialise in IT hardware and can meet the delivery requirements across various regions.

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Notice Title

CA15201 - Salford City College - Servers Purchase

Notice Description

Direct Award via the KCS IT Hardware Framework To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15201. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15201 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7fd54d2-d1d3-4fef-90a6-6562d4d46ebe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2feedf35-e0b3-400a-a831-e55c2ad70078
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,565 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2025 1-6 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
SALFORD CITY COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
WORSLEY
Postcode
M28 7QD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Walkden South
Westminster Constituency
Bolton South and Walkden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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