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title: "EXTENSION OF CONTRACT"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8a330878-fc39-46ce-8961-e40d88d21c3c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE"
published: "2024-09-30"
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# EXTENSION OF CONTRACT

Buyer: THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a330878-fc39-46ce-8961-e40d88d21c3c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The City of Liverpool College extending a contract for their existing EBSCO Discovery Package for the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) Service. This tender falls under the category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000) and is located in Liverpool, postcode L1 9DW. The procurement stage is at the award stage as of 30th September 2024, with the contract period starting from 1st October 2024 and ending on 30th September 2027. The total contract value is £36,935.03, with the procurement method categorised as "Other - VIA EXCEPTION TO QUOTATION." Relevant dates include the tender end date on 30th September 2024 and the contract start date on 1st October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems. It's particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the suitability criteria outlined in the tender documentation. Thus, companies with a track record in providing comprehensive digital solutions for educational resources may find this opportunity highly advantageous for business growth, offering a stable, long-term contract over three years. EBSCO Information Services, identified as the supplier, shows the established relationship and trust from The City of Liverpool College.

## Notice

3 X Year Exception to Quotation for our existing Ebsco Discovery Package for our LRC Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b902c9b3-bd6a-4553-8c4a-566aef2f41d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - VIA 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 | £36,935 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,935 |
| 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 | EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2024 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b902c9b3-bd6a-4553-8c4a-566aef2f41d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b902c9b3-bd6a-4553-8c4a-566aef2f41d1
  30th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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