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Cisco Advanced Services

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Apr 2026 at 17:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Cisco Advanced Services" contract, orchestrated by University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, has reached the award stage as of 14th April 2026. This contract pertains to the provision of Cisco Advanced Support Services within the industry category of technical computer support services. The procurement, valued at £1,759,501.72, was conducted via a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period began on 31st March 2026. The project is designated for Poole, United Kingdom, with the relevant postcode being BH15 2JB.

The tender offers potential for business growth, especially for companies skilled in providing advanced technical support services within the healthcare sector. Although this opportunity is not suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), large-scale enterprises that specialise in IT support services may significantly benefit by enhancing their market presence and credibility. Softcat Plc, the supplier, is an example of a large enterprise involved in this contract, showcasing the type of business ideally equipped to undertake such projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cisco Advanced Services

Notice Description

Provision of Cisco Advanced Support Services for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58717a5d-728a-4ced-8557-9947a3e40d47
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,759,501 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,759,501 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 24 hours
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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Poole Town
Westminster Constituency
Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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