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Provision of a Cisco Enterprise Agreement

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

14 May 2026 at 09:12

Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council, acting as the buyer, has engaged in an open procurement process for the "Provision of a Cisco Enterprise Agreement" aimed at consolidating its software licenses over a flexible five-year period. This procurement, classified under the software package and information systems industry category, was conducted via an open procedure, emphasising predictability in pricing and licensure management. The procurement was awarded to CDW UK Limited and completed on 14 May 2026, with the contract set to commence from 26 May 2026 through to 25 May 2031. Located in Leicester, UKF21, the agreement provides simplified and visible management of licenses, substantial flexibility, and cost control through predictable pricing. This process has progressed from initial tendering to the award stage with key dates highlighted, including the award notice published on 14 May 2026 and the standstill period concluding on 26 May 2026.

This procurement creates significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT solutions, particularly those in the software and information systems sectors. Medium to large enterprises with capabilities in software license management and infrastructure support, such as CDW UK Limited, are well-positioned to compete in this market, given the procurement's requirements for centralised dashboard management and co-terminated license agreements. The contract terms are structured to enable scalability and adaptability, allowing businesses to showcase their expertise in providing streamlined software management solutions, enhancing their visibility and business prospects in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Cisco Enterprise Agreement

Notice Description

The Council wish to procure a Cisco Enterprise Agreement as a flexible 5-year program that will consolidate the council's software licenses, subscriptions, and services across the Councils entire infrastructure into one contract. The aim over cost saving is to simplify the management of our estate of Cisco licences with co-terminated licenses, provides predictable pricing, and allows for growth. The Key features and benefits the council expect from a Cisco EA include: * Simplified Management: Combines multiple licences, renewals, and support contracts into a single agreement with one, unified, co-terminated date. * Flexibility & Growth: Includes "True Forward" terms, allowing organisations to deploy software and add users or licences immediately midterm, with payments adjusted only annually. Equally licences can be moved from one device to another. * Cost Control: Provides predictable, fixed pricing on better EA discount rates compared to buying individual licences and built in growth allowances * Visibility: Offers a centralised dashboard for licence management and to track and manage software usage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06601c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044244-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£211,005 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 2026Today
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 25 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

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