Planning

Soft Market Test for the Supply of Laptops for Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Jul 2021 at 12:19

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Jul 2021 at 12:04

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council are currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Soft Market Test for the Supply of Laptops." This initiative seeks to identify suitable suppliers for a refresh of laptops over a projected period of three to four years, with a minimum requirement of 800 devices annually. The engagement period concludes on 11th August 2021, and the procurement falls under the category of "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies," with an estimated budget of £600,000. The tender represents a manufacturer-neutral approach and aims to establish a strategic supply partnership to assist with both the supply and management of the devices.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in hardware supply and IT services. Suppliers capable of navigating global supply chain challenges and offering integrated solutions, including delivery to multiple locations, are especially well-suited. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider participating, as the process is designed to be inclusive of such businesses, facilitating their growth by allowing them to engage in a substantial public sector contract. Companies with expertise in device management and related technical support services will find this tender particularly relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test for the Supply of Laptops for Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council.

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council are conducting a soft market testing exercise to identify information relating to the requirement of a supply of laptops for a complete refresh that is expected to take place for a period of three to four years. The procurement will be manufacturer neutral, and the Councils will be asking for any existing deal registrations to be removed before going to market. We are looking for a solution that will: * Create a strategic supply partnership that will work with the council to support the refresh of laptops and related devices * Provide product and market knowledge to help navigate the issues with the global supply chain * Help utilise solutions such like Autopilot and V-pro to aid the rollout and management of devices * We would look to be purchasing a minimum of 800 devices a year but would need the supplier to provide storage and delayed warranties where appropriate * Distribution of devices will be to multiple locations with the potential of direct delivery to personal residences.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e66d35bf-646e-4dac-b76b-c60a06930eee
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Aug 2021Expired
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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AP
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

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