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Capital IT Purchase

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

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25 Jun 2026 at 14:20

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The City of Liverpool College pertains to a completed contract for the purchase of iMac 24" equipment, aimed at furnishing the college’s IT department. The project is classified under the industry category of "Computer equipment and supplies" and falls within the goods procurement category. Located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, this procurement was carried out through a direct method, described as below threshold and executed without competition, suggesting it was a streamlined process with specific urgency or requirement. The procurement stage, denoted as "award," indicates the tender process has been finalised, with the award status currently pending. The contract period commenced on the 25th of June 2026 and is set to conclude on the 2nd of July 2026.

This tender offers potential growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in computer hardware and supply, emphasising Apple's product lines. Companies with strong capabilities in providing high-quality IT equipment and related services could find this contract type beneficial, particularly in enhancing their portfolio or establishing themselves as reliable suppliers to educational institutions. Given the nature of the procurement process, small to medium-sized enterprises with the flexibility to accommodate direct purchase requests would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements that The City of Liverpool College might initiate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Capital IT Purchase

Notice Description

Purchase of iMac 24" equipment for The College's IT department.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059948-2026
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

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
£73,210 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 2 Jul 2026 30 days
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SYNC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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