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23 Jul 2026 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a procurement process titled "GMCA 1569 EA - Cisco Agreement" focused on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement falls under the services category with the procurement location identified as UKD3. This process is at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 25th June 2026. While the procurement method was a limited award procedure without prior publication, this was facilitated through a Direct Award via the CCS framework. The awarded contract involves a 36-month subscription for Cisco EA 3.0 bundle licensing, incorporating various Cisco products essential for corporate and operational environments.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those familiar with Cisco products and bundled offerings. Large enterprises like Vodafone Limited, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited due to their capacity to handle comprehensive licensing agreements and integration of advanced network solutions. Businesses equipped to leverage existing frameworks and skilled in direct award procedures could find significant potential for growth by exploring similar opportunities through established networks such as the UK's CCS framework services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GMCA 1569 EA - Cisco Agreement

Notice Description

The Cisco estate underpins critical network, security and connectivity services across corporate and operational environments. EA is a renewal purchase covering Cisco EA 3.0 bundle licensing over a 36-month subscription term, including Cisco DNA Switching, Cisco DNA Wireless, Cisco Secure Firewall and Cisco Identity Services Engine components.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement through the CCS framework service 3 Framework, Direct Award call off using Vodafone as the reseller of Cisco equipment.

Procurement Information

This is a Direct Award from CCS Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d27f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069942-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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
£482,553 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

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