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Cisco APIs

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2026 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Gloucestershire County Council for a project titled "Cisco APIs," with a particular focus on computer-related equipment. This contract falls under the CPV classification of 30230000, which pertains to such equipment. The procurement method used was a selective approach, specifically a restricted procedure. The contract is valued at £258,055 and covers a delivery location in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the award dated 23rd January 2026 and published on 27th January 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 26th January 2026 and conclude on 23rd January 2029. The initial tender period ended on 23rd January 2026.

This tender represents significant business opportunities, especially for established companies with experience in providing computer-related goods. Despite being unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, it presents a lucrative occasion for large enterprises like British Telecommunications plc, which has been awarded the contract. The long-term contract allows businesses to build a lasting relationship with Gloucestershire County Council, potentially opening doors for future projects of similar scope and boosting their growth in the region's public procurement market.

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Notice Title

Cisco APIs

Notice Description

Cisco APIs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-152d1a7a-7713-4b07-9215-a5950061ed11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/811153cc-f887-4abd-b170-025c69a2aa3c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£258,055 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£258,055 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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