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HPE Support Renewal 01.04.2026 to 31.03.2027 - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 13:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, undertaken by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, focuses on renewing an existing HPE support agreement for the ICT Services sector. The main industry category involved is IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, internet, and support. Located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, the process has reached the award stage as of 25th March 2026. The procurement method used is a selective, restricted procedure. Key dates include the support agreement term from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the closing date for quotation submissions on 13th March 2026. This procurement engages HPE resellers and partners, aiming to maintain service provision as the current agreement approaches expiration.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses proficient in IT services and HPE solutions that can offer direct support and maintenance in line with existing service level agreements. HPE resellers and partners are particularly well-suited to deliver competitive quotes for the renewal contract, ensuring continuity of service. The contract, valued at £18,044.46, has been awarded to Dynamic Technologies Europe Ltd, emphasising the potential for businesses within IT services to enter and expand in local government markets. Companies capable of adaptation to rigorous service standards and those with an international reach may find this tender advantageous due to its expansive geographical delivery scope, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HPE Support Renewal 01.04.2026 to 31.03.2027 - AWARD

Notice Description

ICT Services of Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council wishes to renew one of its HPE support and maintenance agreements. This HPE agreement expires on the 31st March 2026. To maintain service provision, ICT Services are now inviting HPE resellers and partners to submit a renewal quotation to cover period 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. If you are interested in submitting a quotation, please send a project correspondence to the portal to request the current HPE agreement ID and serial numbers information pack for this renewal. Existing Service Agreement details: HPE Service Level = HPE Tech Care Essential SVC . From: 01/04/2025 - 31/03/2026. Servers Covered = 24 New Service Agreement details: HPE Service Level = HPE Tech Care Essential SVC. From: 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2027. No of servers to be covered in new agreement = 14 Key points to take into consideration when completing the tender response. * It is a key requirement that the support and maintenance agreement is backed to HPE and that ICT Services can continue to raise incidents and service requests directly with HPE, maintaining existing service level agreements in full. Any proposals not utilising direct HPE support will be rejected. The closing date for any clarification questions is Friday 6th March 2026 14:00 hours. The closing date for quotation submission is Friday 13th March 2026 17:00 hours. Thank you and we look forward to your quotation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-285928b2-fed1-4078-9505-11c0d4c2ba39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c366affb-2155-4247-83f4-02a11c28df6b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,044 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DYNAMIC TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE

Further Information

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