Award

Partnership Activity

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

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Award

04 Feb 2026 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Liverpool College initiated a direct procurement process titled "Partnership Activity," encompassing various events such as a parliamentary reception, Liverpool Awards sponsorship, and a MIPIM conference. This public authority, classified as sub-central government, has completed the tender process without competition as it fell below the required threshold. The contract, valued at £50,000, commenced on 4th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2026. The main procurement category is services, specifically advertising services, with delivery focused in the Liverpool region (UKD72). The award notice was published on 4th February 2026.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in advertising services, particularly those classified as SMEs. The direct procurement approach without competition makes it appealing for local organisations aiming to expand their portfolios by collaborating with a well-known institution like The City of Liverpool College. Companies that establish partnerships to enhance public visibility through events and sponsorships would be ideally suited to contribute, given the project's focus on high-profile activities within the Liverpool area.

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Notice Title

Partnership Activity

Notice Description

This includes partnership activity, a parliamentary reception, Liverpool Awards sponsorship, and a MIPIM conference.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009967-2026
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 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

DOWNTOWN IN BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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