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10 Jul 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Cisco maintenance and licensing" project falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category and was conducted by the University of Worcester, located in Worcester, England. This contract was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the HTE Europe ITC3 framework. The initial tender period concluded on 30th November 2025, with the contract period extending from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2030. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 10th July 2026, with Softcat being the awarded supplier for this contract, valued at £320,858.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in software and information systems, especially those capable of providing maintenance and repair of data network equipment. Although the tender was not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations with the relevant technical expertise and capacity can find growth opportunities through participation in such framework agreements. Companies like Softcat, which have expertise in technology solutions and services, may find strategic advantages in these long-term contractual arrangements with academic institutions.

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Notice Title

Cisco maintenance and licensing

Notice Description

Cisco maintenance and licensing purchased through the HTE Europe ITC3 framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-570e5412-8f63-4fa5-9cbf-5f440ab16b8c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6582bf8d-df25-467c-8c84-39b46ef8be2b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,858 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£320,858 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 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
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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