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title: "Exception to Quotation"
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buyer: "THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE"
published: "2024-09-30"
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# Exception to Quotation

Buyer: THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64923618-9a78-43e0-a075-164badb42579

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## Summary

The City of Liverpool College has completed the procurement process for JISC Open Athens services to support their student VLE & E-resources, classified under "Software package and information systems" (CPV code: 48000000). The procurement method utilised was an "Exception to Quotation," and the total contract value is £32,249.61. The contract period runs from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2027. The procurement process has progressed through the award stage, with the award date being 30 September 2024. The main location of the service delivery is at 52 Roscoe Street, Liverpool, L1 9DW.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Such companies can benefit from the long-term contract and the substantial budget allocated, facilitating business growth and stability. Businesses that have experience in delivering complex software services and solutions, particularly those similar to the Open Athens services, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders issued by educational institutions like The City of Liverpool College.

## Notice

JISC Open Athens services for our student VLE & E-resources

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ed80a1-1d61-4e28-a05a-8d1e2b34df53 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Exception to Quotation |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,249 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,249 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2024 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ed80a1-1d61-4e28-a05a-8d1e2b34df53

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ed80a1-1d61-4e28-a05a-8d1e2b34df53
  30th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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