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BT1433 - Cisco Support

LUTON COUNCIL

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07 Aug 2025 at 12:16

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Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed a procurement process titled "BT1433 - Cisco Support," which focuses on providing ongoing support and maintenance for hardware estate. This process is categorised under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support, within the industry classification system. The tender was processed through a direct award method, with a contract period from 29 July 2025 to 28 July 2027 in the United Kingdom, particularly in the region of England. The procurement stage is now at the award stage, with Softcat plc selected as the supplier on 23 July 2025. The project, valued at £98,413.54, reflects Luton Council's commitment to ensuring stable and effective IT infrastructure support solutions.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in the IT services sector that specialise in hardware maintenance and support. Organisations, particularly SMEs, with expertise in Cisco systems can find similar procurement opportunities beneficial for expanding their service offerings and enhancing market presence. By engaging in such contracts, firms can leverage their capabilities to foster partnerships with public entities and potentially gain more contracts through demonstrated competence and reliability in delivering efficient technological solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT1433 - Cisco Support

Notice Description

Solution to provide ongoing support and maintenance for the hardware estate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eba295d2-1035-4dfe-aff3-896598422749
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5fae3da-d302-4eee-9f84-51b368fa6f04
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£98,413 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,413 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 28 Jul 2027 1-2 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
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
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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