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title: "Supply of Server Infrastructure to Deliver a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Solution for BCP Council"
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# Supply of Server Infrastructure to Deliver a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Solution for BCP Council

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-250bbee6-9f73-4ac5-827d-f1269e922840

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## Summary

The recent contracting process involves Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council, which sought the supply of server infrastructure to deliver a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution. This process falls under the office and computing machinery industry category, specifically excluding furniture and software packages, with additional classifications involving IT services and installation services within the United Kingdom's South West region. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, published on 26 June 2025. The contract, initially active from 1 September 2021, runs until 31 August 2024, with the possibility of annual extensions up to 2026. The procurement method employed was a further competition procedure under the YPO 976 Framework for Networking Connectivity and Telecommunications, making it a tailored process suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for IT service providers and server infrastructure suppliers adept in consulting and support services. Given the potential contract value exceeding £350,000 inclusive of extensions, businesses capable of offering comprehensive office and computing equipment solutions with installation services in the specified region stand to benefit significantly. Small and medium-sized enterprises, with a focus on IT services, are especially well-positioned to compete, leveraging their agility and specialised service offerings in tailored procurement frameworks. The long-term nature of the contract and its extensions also favours firms prepared to establish a lasting partnership with Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council, ensuring progressive business development opportunities.

## Notice

Supply of Server Infrastructure to Deliver a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Solution for BCP Council. The contract starts on 1 September 2021 and runs for three years un 31 August 2024. There is an option to extend the contract annually for a further two years until 31 August 2026. (3+1+1) Additional information: This contract was awarded following a further competition procedure through the YPO 976 Framework for Networking Connectivity and Telecommunications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d26f6e9-e00e-4d68-bf2b-4a60e9fc5979 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,042 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £517,200 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CANCOM MANAGED SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2025 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d26f6e9-e00e-4d68-bf2b-4a60e9fc5979
- 28 Jul 2022 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9bac572-f14e-4b2c-ae4d-06b0cda8c61e
- 21 Jul 2021 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8db2689-5127-4bfb-b6e4-1fd75d61718e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d26f6e9-e00e-4d68-bf2b-4a60e9fc5979
  26th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9bac572-f14e-4b2c-ae4d-06b0cda8c61e
  28th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8db2689-5127-4bfb-b6e4-1fd75d61718e
  21st July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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