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title: "CA15016 - ITS4042SU: Software Licence Resellers Agreement for Colleges"
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buyer: "THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE"
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# CA15016 - ITS4042SU: Software Licence Resellers Agreement for Colleges

Buyer: THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c468ccc-c538-45ea-8dc6-4f4436e3d367

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## Summary

The City of Liverpool College has completed the procurement process for the CA15016 - ITS4042SU: Software Licence Resellers Agreement for Colleges. This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, specifically for the supply of software licenses via resellers, encompassing Windows, Adobe, VMware, and other software. The tender process utilised an open procedure, starting on 10 December 2024 and concluding on 5 December 2025. The award stage has been reached, with key dates being the tender period's end on 9 December 2024 and the award date on 11 December 2024. The procurement covers a broad geographic range, including the United Kingdom and other regions worldwide.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for software resellers capable of providing added value services. The requirement for resellers to supply a variety of software licenses, including potential direct deals with manufacturers, presents a lucrative opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete for this contract. The awarded suppliers, Phoenix Software Ltd and Pugh Computers Ltd, illustrate the competitive nature and potential for successful bids in future similar tenders. By engaging in such frameworks managed by the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) for the higher education sector, businesses can establish strong, ongoing contracts within an extensive network of educational institutions.

## Notice

This tender is for the supply of software licenses via resellers to cover (Windows, Adobe, VMware and other miscellaneous) software sold via resellers but to also accommodate deals that may be in place directly with manufacturers. Institutions purchase much of their software from resellers and it is expected that Framework resellers will provide added value services. The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) awards and manages framework agreements for the higher education sector and is acting as lead organisation on behalf of its members and also for members of the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC), North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC), North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC), the Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW), Advanced Procurement for universities and Colleges Ltd (APUC) and Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC). A full list of the participating Consortia members is available on the Consortiawebsite To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15016. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15016 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/978eab8f-5b38-4f90-a6eb-b42ba7eed285 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2024 - 5 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,453 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L1 9DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Canning |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE; PUGH COMPUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/978eab8f-5b38-4f90-a6eb-b42ba7eed285

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/978eab8f-5b38-4f90-a6eb-b42ba7eed285
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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