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title: "Cisco Advanced Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Cisco Advanced Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85004abf-be45-48ae-9e5e-bfd24dfb2ceb

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Cisco Advanced Services" contract, orchestrated by University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, has reached the award stage as of 14th April 2026. This contract pertains to the provision of Cisco Advanced Support Services within the industry category of technical computer support services. The procurement, valued at £1,759,501.72, was conducted via a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period began on 31st March 2026. The project is designated for Poole, United Kingdom, with the relevant postcode being BH15 2JB.

The tender offers potential for business growth, especially for companies skilled in providing advanced technical support services within the healthcare sector. Although this opportunity is not suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), large-scale enterprises that specialise in IT support services may significantly benefit by enhancing their market presence and credibility. Softcat Plc, the supplier, is an example of a large enterprise involved in this contract, showcasing the type of business ideally equipped to undertake such projects.

## Notice

Provision of Cisco Advanced Support Services for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58717a5d-728a-4ced-8557-9947a3e40d47 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,759,501 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,759,501 |
| 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 HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH15 2JB |
| 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 | Poole Town |
| Westminster constituency | Poole |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72611000 - Technical computer support services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 17:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58717a5d-728a-4ced-8557-9947a3e40d47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58717a5d-728a-4ced-8557-9947a3e40d47
  14th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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