Scope
Reference
None
Description
This notice relates to the exam boards the College uses whose turnover exceeds the Light Touch limit over 4 years.
Contract 1. Exam Board Awarding Body
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £2,251,002 excluding VAT
- £2,251,002 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 June 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKD72 - Liverpool
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Current exam boards which support the specific learning for current courses.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Light touch
Direct award justification
Switching to direct award
Both companies are our current exam boards related to our ongoing courses within the College, City & Guilds and Pearson (Edexcel).
Suppliers
CITY AND GUILDS OF LONDON INSTITUTE
- Companies House: RC000117
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGZW-9515-MWNT
Giltspur House, 5-6 Giltspur Street
London
EC1A 9DE
United Kingdom
Email: Tracker.Inbox@cityandguilds.com
Website: http://www.cityandguilds.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Exam Board Awarding Body
PEARSON EDUCATION LIMITED
- Companies House: 00872828
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHP-6465-TLVW
80 Strand
London
WC2R 0RL
United Kingdom
Email: pte.gov@pearson.com
Website: http://www.pearson.com
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Exam Board Awarding Body
Contracting authority
The City of Liverpool College
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10003955
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZGX-5416-YRGY
The City of Liverpool College
The Learning Exchange, Liverpool
L1 9DW
United Kingdom
Email: payments@liv-coll.ac.uk
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government