Planning

014-Q1 17-SH - RFI for Skype Compatible Headsets & Webcams

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Planning

10 May 2017 at 09:03

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 May 2017 at 09:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "014-Q1 17-SH - RFI for Skype Compatible Headsets & Webcams", aimed at sourcing compatible headsets and webcams as part of its ICT infrastructure upgrade. The engagement end date for expressions of interest is set for 23rd February 2018. This procurement falls under the categories of Computer equipment and supplies as well as Telecommunications equipment and supplies, with an estimated value of £150,000 and a minimum value of £10,000. The project serves approximately 8,000 users across 200 sites in England, including both office-based and flexible workers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications equipment and computer supplies to engage with Cornwall Council's modernisation initiative. Companies that provide both wired and wireless headset solutions, including those focused on noise reduction options, as well as webcam technologies suitable for desktop PCs, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the council's requirement for innovative solutions, suppliers who can demonstrate experience and compliance with legal standards are encouraged to express their interest in this Request for Information (RFI).

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Notice Information

Notice Title

014-Q1 17-SH - RFI for Skype Compatible Headsets & Webcams

Notice Description

Cornwall Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers who can meet all of the legal requirements of Cornwall Council contracts. Skype For Business is part of the Council's wider IS Investment Plan to modernise and upgrade its ICT infrastructure. Key Objectives Cornwall Council are looking to explore options for Skype Compatible / Approved headsets and webcams to support its planned deployment of Skype for Business across the organisation. The Council wish to explore headset solutions both wired and wireless including noise reduction options. They also wish to explore webcam solutions for use on desktop PC's where laptops with integrated webcams are not available. The Council has approximately 200 sites and 8,000 users who work in a variety of ways from office based to home working. Office based staff mainly fall into two categories fixed location, with a static PC and in some cases dual monitors or flexible workers. Flexible workers hot desk, using laptops which connect to docking stations and provide an additional screen, mouse, keyboard and network connection. Flexible workers will also use a VPN connection to connect from home or other remote locations. The Council would like to look at options that meet these requirements and trial devices and solutions over a short period in late May. Contract This is a Request of Information at this stage, providers who make submission will be automatically invited to tender, once the council have decided upon the products that are required. Conditions of Participation Organisations wishing to register an interested in responding to this RFI should go to https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ to express their interest. You will also be able view and respond to the SQ (Standard Questionnaire) at the same time, view other attached documents and send questions and queries via the messaging system within the website. All communications regarding this tender must be via this messaging system. If you need any assistance using the e-tendering website please visit https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ All communication and questions must be via https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3a8363-091b-45cf-b14b-a44a509f9fee
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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