This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jun 2026 at 15:16

Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Lift Maintenance Services at Liverpool Hope University, located at Hope Park Campus, Liverpool, and the Creative Campus, Everton, has concluded with the award phase. The buying organisation is Liverpool Hope University, a public authority classified under sub-central government. The tender was facilitated through an open competition method, targeting the below threshold value, emphasising transparency and access for a wider range of suppliers. The initial tender notice was published on 2nd December 2025, with the contract awarded on 27th May 2026, officially announced on 3rd June 2026. The contract spans from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, with potential extensions available until 31st July 2031, ensuring continuity and reliability in the critical maintenance services provided under the CPV classification 50750000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in lift maintenance services, particularly those located in or able to operate within the Merseyside area. Given the procurement was open to SMEs and conducted below the threshold, it levels the playing field, providing these businesses a substantial growth opportunity by collaborating with an established institution like Liverpool Hope University. The contract's three-year term, with potential extensions, offers long-term business growth, stability, and exposure, fostering relationships that can lead to further engagements and projects.

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Notice Title

Lift Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Lift Maintenance Services at Hope Park Campus, Childwall, Liverpool L16 9JD & The Creative Campus, Shaw Street, Everton, Liverpool L6 1HP.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial 3 Year contract, plus extension options of up to an additional 2 year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052482-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£65,436 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L16 9JD
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
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Childwall
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Wavertree

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KNOWSLEY LIFT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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