Notice Information
Notice Title
Electronic Point of Sale Solution
Notice Description
The Council aims to enhance its Electronic Point of Sale capabilities with a single, integrated system. This will drive operational efficiency through a single system-based process for all sites, automate the income reconciliation process and simplify the process of maintaining PCI DSS compliance. The Supplier shall be responsible for the provision, installation, and commissioning of Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) hardware and the associated software solution. The hardware and software will be utilised in over 30 sites across the Council's estate specifically those related to commercial activities.
Planning Information
All PME documents must be submitted via the https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ by 30/09/2025. Late submissions may not be considered. For inquiries or assistance, please email Procurement.resources@bcpcouncil.gov.uk If you are unable to submit via the eTendering portal you may instead send via email to: Procurement.resources@bcpcouncil.gov.uk The Council may wish to follow-up with some suppliers to clarify some of the information they have provided. The findings of the preliminary market engagement will factor into the upcoming tender. Link to advert: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=14234c48-e692-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-059b19
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069934-2025
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive flexible procedure
- 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
48 - Software package and information systems
-
- CPV Codes
30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £395,175 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- £395,175 £100K-£500K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 31 Oct 20251 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 21 Nov 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 31 Oct 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 3 Jan 2026 - 2 Jan 2030 4-5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- procurement.resources@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- BOURNEMOUTH
- Postcode
- BH2 6DY
- 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
- TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
-
- Local Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Electoral Ward
- Bournemouth Central
- Westminster Constituency
- Bournemouth West
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069934-2025
31st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068216-2025
24th October 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056886-2025
16th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056877-2025
16th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=6cca84bf-33b6-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
All documentation for this opportunity is available on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk . Any expressions of interest must be made through this portal unless otherwise instructed. You will need to register on the site to submit a bid. Registering is free of charge.
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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