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25 Jun 2026 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a procurement process for its Technology Hardware contract, directly awarding CDW Limited a short-term contract for 8 months. This contract was awarded through the CCS Framework, Technology Products and Associated Services 2 (RM6098), using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement focuses on the provision of goods within the Software package and information systems industry category, applicable across the UK region. The contract, valued at £400,000, was signed on 18 May 2026, with the procurement stage now in the award phase.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in ICT and technology hardware to partner with regional authorities like Sandwell Council. Large suppliers, akin to CDW Limited, adept in catering to specific hardware and software needs through established frameworks, would find themselves well-positioned to secure such contracts. Engaging in similar frameworks under CCS could allow other firms to demonstrate their capability and build valuable relationships with public sector entities, fostering sustained business growth in this sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Technology Hardware

Notice Description

Sandwell Council used the CCS Framework TePAS (RM6098) for a short term 8 month contract for the award of its Technology Hardware Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Technology Hardware contract will supply the needs of the council for a short period of 8 months

Procurement Information

Please note this procedure is a compliant route to award- a Direct Award was undertaken using the CCS Framework, based on the agreed pricing and rate card as supplied by the supplier to the framework owners, CCS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059711-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

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