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title: "Cisco maintenance and licensing"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER"
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# Cisco maintenance and licensing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-570e5412-8f63-4fa5-9cbf-5f440ab16b8c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Cisco maintenance and licensing" project falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category and was conducted by the University of Worcester, located in Worcester, England. This contract was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the HTE Europe ITC3 framework. The initial tender period concluded on 30th November 2025, with the contract period extending from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2030. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 10th July 2026, with Softcat being the awarded supplier for this contract, valued at £320,858.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in software and information systems, especially those capable of providing maintenance and repair of data network equipment. Although the tender was not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations with the relevant technical expertise and capacity can find growth opportunities through participation in such framework agreements. Companies like Softcat, which have expertise in technology solutions and services, may find strategic advantages in these long-term contractual arrangements with academic institutions.

## Notice

Cisco maintenance and licensing purchased through the HTE Europe ITC3 framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6582bf8d-df25-467c-8c84-39b46ef8be2b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,858 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £320,858 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR2 6AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | St Clement |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6582bf8d-df25-467c-8c84-39b46ef8be2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6582bf8d-df25-467c-8c84-39b46ef8be2b
  10th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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