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Furniture for Building Summer Works

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

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15 Jul 2025 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Liverpool College has concluded a public procurement process for the direct award of a contract for the supply of furniture under the CPC framework (ref CPC/RB/01/2024 Lot 1). This contract, titled "Furniture for Building Summer Works," was awarded to MPS UK Group, with procurement classified within the sub-central government sector. The process, which utilised a direct method below the competition threshold, reached the complete stage as of 15 July 2025. The contract period is scheduled from 16 July 2025 to 31 August 2025, with key activities taking place in Liverpool, United Kingdom, specifically within the UKD72 region.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in office furniture manufacturing and supply, particularly those capable of fulfilling large and quick turnarounds for educational institutions. Although this procurement process was a direct award without open competition, it highlights the significance of framework agreements and established supplier networks. Businesses with existing framework approvals may find such opportunities lucrative and beneficial for expansion, allowing them to leverage their industry-specific capabilities and strengthen their footprints within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Furniture for Building Summer Works

Notice Description

We have used a CPC framework (ref CPC/RB/01/2024 Lot 1) to direct award to MPS, for the supply of furniture for the summer works going ahead across all College sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055fb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040112-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,496 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

MPS UK GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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