Planning

Market Intelligence Exercise - Corporate Brand of Devices

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

22 Mar 2024 at 10:44

Planning

12 Mar 2024 at 14:22

Planning

27 Feb 2024 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Leicester City Council is planning a Market Intelligence Exercise for Corporate Brand of Devices. This procurement falls under the industry category of Computer equipment and supplies. The engagement end date for interested organisations is 2024-04-12. The Council seeks market information before initiating a formal tender process.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in supplying Corporate Laptop Devices. The Council aims to review the brand of devices deployed, focusing on sustainability and cost avoidance. Companies with expertise in green technologies and carbon-neutral products are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, providing a chance for businesses to engage with the Council for potential future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Intelligence Exercise - Corporate Brand of Devices

Notice Description

Leicester City Council (LCC) is considering options on the brand and associated services for Corporate Laptop Devices. The council historically have been a Lenovo House on the devices they deploy and up to the pandemic procured devices through a reseller to an agreed specification. During the pandemic the Council made a move to procure remanufactured devices which not only supported the council's sustainability efforts but enabled devices to be secured in line with the ongoing global constraints. We are now considering reviewing the brand of devices we deploy, whilst ensuring any any change supports further cost avoidance. In addition, any change needs to be a brand/device that is seen to be "green" and as a minimum are either carbon neutral or on a roadmap to go negative. The Council is interested in understanding the market, and whether vendors can supply our preferred standard specification and the associated costs and lead times, but equally we are not averse to considering a higher standard specification based on this market intelligence exercise. Before commencing a formal tender process, the Council is keen to seek market information from organisations that may have an interest or expertise in this field. The information provided will be used to help inform Senior Stakeholder decision making and shape the requirements in our specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b54bf2dc-c8dc-4842-8151-fe6356115ffb
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rebecca Cowan
Contact Email
rebecca.cowan@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164541272

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
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
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

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