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Cisco Premiere Support and Maintenance

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council, operating as a sub-central government authority in Carlisle, UK, has completed its procurement process for the "Cisco Premiere Support and Maintenance" contract aimed at IT services. The tender, initiated as a limited competition below the threshold, is focused on services under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The award stage was completed on 27th February 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2028. The contract, valued at £71,137.87 gross, was awarded to BOXXE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in York. Key procurement details reflect adherence to the UKPGA legal basis established in 2023.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in IT services and support. As the procurement process involved limited competition, companies with expertise in Cisco systems and services that can deliver consistent and high-quality support would be well-suited for such contracts. The award to BOXXE LIMITED highlights the potential for large-scale businesses capable of delivering comprehensive IT solutions to secure similar opportunities with public sector entities. Engaging in this process not only provides businesses with steady contractual revenue but also enhances their profile in working with government infrastructures.

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Notice Title

Cisco Premiere Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

Cisco Premiere Support & Maintenance - 2yrs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067604
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028309-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,281 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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