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Staff laptops

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

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22 Sep 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Liverpool College has concluded a procurement process for the purchase of staff laptops, specifically 70 Dell Pro 14 GCTO Base units. This tender, identified by the title "Staff laptops," falls under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies. The procurement was carried out using a direct method below the threshold, indicating it was completed without competition, and classified within the public authority sub-central government category. Located in Liverpool, within the UKD72 region of the United Kingdom, the procurement stage reached the award and contract stage as of 22nd September 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing computer equipment and related goods. While the procurement method did not necessitate competitive bidding, future tenders by The City of Liverpool College could benefit businesses ready to supply IT hardware, particularly those equipped to meet public sector requirements swiftly. Large-scale suppliers, like Dell Corporation Limited—already chosen for this contract—are well-suited due to their capacity to deliver volume orders efficiently. Businesses seeking entry or growth in public procurement can consider similar opportunities, focusing on building relationships with educational and governmental institutions.

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Notice Title

Staff laptops

Notice Description

70 x Dell Pro 14 GCTO Base

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059edb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058428-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,304 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2025 24 hours
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

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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