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Supply of Server Infrastructure to Deliver a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Solution for BCP Council

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2025 at 10:05

Tender

28 Jul 2022 at 15:42

Award

21 Jul 2021 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The recent contracting process involves Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council, which sought the supply of server infrastructure to deliver a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution. This process falls under the office and computing machinery industry category, specifically excluding furniture and software packages, with additional classifications involving IT services and installation services within the United Kingdom's South West region. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, published on 26 June 2025. The contract, initially active from 1 September 2021, runs until 31 August 2024, with the possibility of annual extensions up to 2026. The procurement method employed was a further competition procedure under the YPO 976 Framework for Networking Connectivity and Telecommunications, making it a tailored process suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for IT service providers and server infrastructure suppliers adept in consulting and support services. Given the potential contract value exceeding £350,000 inclusive of extensions, businesses capable of offering comprehensive office and computing equipment solutions with installation services in the specified region stand to benefit significantly. Small and medium-sized enterprises, with a focus on IT services, are especially well-positioned to compete, leveraging their agility and specialised service offerings in tailored procurement frameworks. The long-term nature of the contract and its extensions also favours firms prepared to establish a lasting partnership with Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council, ensuring progressive business development opportunities.

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Notice Title

Supply of Server Infrastructure to Deliver a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Solution for BCP Council

Notice Description

Supply of Server Infrastructure to Deliver a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Solution for BCP Council. The contract starts on 1 September 2021 and runs for three years un 31 August 2024. There is an option to extend the contract annually for a further two years until 31 August 2026. (3+1+1) Additional information: This contract was awarded following a further competition procedure through the YPO 976 Framework for Networking Connectivity and Telecommunications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d26f6e9-e00e-4d68-bf2b-4a60e9fc5979
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£164,042 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£517,200 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 Over 5 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
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CANCOM MANAGED SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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