Award

Exam Furniture

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

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Award

19 Mar 2025 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Liverpool College has completed a procurement process for exam furniture, specifically desks and chairs, under the industry category of goods. Located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, the procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold, without competition, and concluded with an award on 19th March 2025. The contract, valued at £36,691.5 gross, was signed on 18th March 2025, with the delivery scheduled for the same date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in furniture manufacturing and supply. SMEs, particularly those focused on educational furniture, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The procurement of desks and chairs for exams illustrates the demand for quality and timely delivery, opening avenues for businesses to demonstrate their capability and reliability in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Exam Furniture

Notice Description

Exam desks & chairs urgently purchased for upcoming exams

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eeea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010084-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39112000 - Chairs

39121100 - Desks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,576 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2025 - 19 Mar 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Tina Smith
Contact Email
tina.smith@liv-coll.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441512523243

Buyer Location

Locality
THE LEARNING EXCHANGE, 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

BLAKES WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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