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Supply of Server Infrastructure

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

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25 Aug 2026 at 08:58

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Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council procured support for its existing server, storage and virtual desktop infrastructure. The requirement covers an on-premise virtual desktop environment and associated systems support services, including maintenance, licensing and technical support. Its purpose is to maintain resilience, performance and continuity of service across the Council’s infrastructure. The equipment and services concern servers and related data-centre infrastructure. Delivery is in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. This is a public-sector technology support requirement rather than a new-build hardware supply contract: the emphasis is on maintaining and supporting infrastructure already operated by the Council. The work is therefore relevant to providers of server, storage, virtual desktop, licensing and technical support services with the ability to support an established public-sector environment.

The procurement is complete and an active award was made to Telefónica Tech UK Ltd. The contract was signed on 1 July 2026 for £43,472.40 excluding any separately stated tax treatment. The Council used a limited procedure: a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition under the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework Agreement, Lot 2: Data Centre Solutions. The procurement was evaluated on price. The requirement was arranged as one lot, covering support, maintenance, licensing and associated technical services, although the published lot status is recorded as cancelled while the related award and contract are active. One bid was recorded. The contract is active, but no contract end date or duration is stated in the procurement outcome.

This procurement indicates recurring demand from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council for dependable support of established server, storage and virtual desktop infrastructure. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need practical capability in on-premise virtual desktop environments, server and storage support, software licensing, maintenance and associated technical services. Experience of maintaining resilience, performance and continuity of service would be important, as would the capacity to support a live Council environment without disrupting existing services. The route used also shows the commercial importance of access to an appropriate public-sector technology framework and the ability to meet its direct-award terms. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate reliable technical support, infrastructure knowledge and relevant public-sector delivery experience, with pricing sufficiently competitive for a price-led evaluation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Server Infrastructure

Notice Description

An on-premise virtual desktop environment for services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of support, maintenance, licensing and associated technical services for the Council's existing server, storage and virtual desktop infrastructure to ensure ongoing resilience, performance and continuity of service.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded by direct award under the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework Agreement (Lot 2: Data Centre Solutions). The framework was established through a compliant competitive procurement process and permits direct award in accordance with its terms. The award to Telefonica Tech UK Ltd ensures continuity of support for the Council's existing server and storage infrastructure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eb16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080615-2026
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

48820000 - Servers

72253200 - Systems support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,472 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Telefónica Tech UK Ltd

Further Information

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