Award

Text Messaging Services - Via Exception to Quotation

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

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23 Jun 2025 at 09:20

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by The City of Liverpool College, pertains to the acquisition of Text Messaging Services under the initiative titled "Text Messaging Services - Via Exception to Quotation". Categorised within the telecommunications sector, this contract is located in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, scheduled to be signed on 23 June 2025, with the service period beginning on 24 June 2025 and terminating on 31 July 2028. Procurement was carried out via direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, highlighting a concession special regime.

The awarded contract presents significant growth opportunities especially for SMEs, as it aligns with their suitability features. Given its telecommunication classification, companies proficient in text messaging services or telecommunications supply would benefit from competing in such tenders. The contract with Reach-Data Ltd, valued at £72,800 in net terms, underscores a vibrant platform for businesses specialising in telecommunication solutions, positioning themselves for future tenders or service expansions within the Liverpool region. Such tenders provide SMEs with leverage to strengthen their market presence and amplify their service offerings in public procurement projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Text Messaging Services - Via Exception to Quotation

Notice Description

Text messaging credits to be purchased over a 3 x year period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055170
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034283-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64220000 - Telecommunication services except telephone and data transmission services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
payments@liv-coll.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

REACH-DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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