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Cisco hardware support

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has completed a procurement process for Cisco hardware support, specifically under the category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV 72000000). The procurement was executed through a selective call-off method from the Network services framework agreement, Lot 2a, with the main service location in Swindon, England, and delivery to postal code NG12 5GG. The procurement stage is now complete and the contract, valued at £693,035.73, commenced on 1 October 2023 and will conclude on 30 September 2026. The buyer is based at Polaris House, Swindon, with CDW Limited as the awarded supplier situated in London.

This procurement provides an opportunity for businesses in the IT services industry to collaborate and offer specialised support more effectively. SMEs are particularly encouraged, as the procurement process is open to small and medium-sized enterprises, though it is not specifically advantageous to voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses focused on IT consulting, hardware support, and network services can leverage such frameworks to expand their portfolio, increase industry connections, and explore further growth within governmental contracts and infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cisco hardware support

Notice Description

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) ) had a requirement for the provision of Cisco hardware support. This procurement has been concluded as a mini competition via the Network services 3 Lot 2a: Intra Site Connectivity (Local Area Network) / Local Connectivity Services RM6116. The contract value has increased as a result of the contract variation. The contract has been extended for the optional year and the notice is hereby amended to reflect the new End date as well as the Value increase due to the activation of the Y3. As per Contract Variation 004 the new contract value is PS693,035.73.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3902b6ae-4f2a-4a8b-8eec-b1277bdeb2c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d49f18-652b-4859-85a7-bbee9b4ace15
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£244,051 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£994,753 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 3-4 years
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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW LIMITED

Further Information

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