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title: "CA15201 - Salford City College - Servers Purchase"
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# CA15201 - Salford City College - Servers Purchase

Buyer: SALFORD CITY COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7fd54d2-d1d3-4fef-90a6-6562d4d46ebe

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "CA15201 - Salford City College - Servers Purchase" has been completed. This public procurement initiative was conducted by Salford City College, located at Worsley Campus, Walkden Road, Worsley, M28 7QD, England. The procurement falls under the hardware industry category, specifically classified as CPV 44316400. The tender was processed through a direct award method via the KCS IT Hardware Framework. The tender period closed on 20th January 2025, with the contract subsequently awarded on 22nd January 2025. The contract period runs from 21st January 2025 to 28th February 2025, and it covers delivery to multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs, as Salford City College's procurement through the direct award is specifically suitable for smaller enterprises. The contracted supplier, Softcat PLC, demonstrates a successful bid within this framework, securing a contract valued at £104,565.30 GBP. Businesses that supply IT hardware, particularly those with experience in education sector procurement, would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. Future opportunities within similar frameworks can provide substantial growth potential for businesses that specialise in IT hardware and can meet the delivery requirements across various regions.

## Notice

Direct Award via the KCS IT Hardware Framework To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15201. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15201 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/2feedf35-e0b3-400a-a831-e55c2ad70078 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,565 |
| 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 | SALFORD CITY COLLEGE |
| Locality | WORSLEY |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M28 7QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Walkden South |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton South and Walkden |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2feedf35-e0b3-400a-a831-e55c2ad70078

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2feedf35-e0b3-400a-a831-e55c2ad70078
  22nd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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