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title: "Exception to Quotation - Text/SMS messages"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-16d97800-7745-45bf-858a-9f7ba366baaf"
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buyer: "THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE"
published: "2024-11-07"
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# Exception to Quotation - Text/SMS messages

Buyer: THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16d97800-7745-45bf-858a-9f7ba366baaf

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## Summary

The City of Liverpool College has completed a procurement process titled "Exception to Quotation - Text/SMS messages". This tender, categorised under "Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment" (CPV: 32000000), is to provide an SMS Messaging service to contact students. The procurement process used was an 'Exception to Quotation' under the threshold, and the procurement phase is now at the award stage. The contract was awarded on 7th November 2024, with the service commencement starting on 8th November 2024 and lasting until 7th November 2027. This contract will be executed in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The awarded contract is valued at £53,125.50 GBP, and the supplier chosen is Reach Data.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunication and communication services, particularly those providing SMS communication solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, given the procurement method's suitability criteria. By engaging in this contract, businesses can build lasting relationships with educational institutions and expand their market presence in the telecommunication sector while enhancing their portfolio with government contracts.

## Notice

SMS Messaging service to contact students - via an Exception to Quotation to current provider

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bbeb59d-cb85-4d44-b078-f9b42bde2b4c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Exception to Quotation - Under threshold |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2024 - 7 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,125 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REACH DATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bbeb59d-cb85-4d44-b078-f9b42bde2b4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bbeb59d-cb85-4d44-b078-f9b42bde2b4c
  7th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liv-coll.ac.uk

## Provenance

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