--- title: "014-Q1 17-SH - RFI for Skype Compatible Headsets & Webcams" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a331137b-5619-4c02-8bbf-0b09a1e39b95" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a331137b-5619-4c02-8bbf-0b09a1e39b95" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a331137b-5619-4c02-8bbf-0b09a1e39b95.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a331137b-5619-4c02-8bbf-0b09a1e39b95.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL" published: "2017-05-10" --- # 014-Q1 17-SH - RFI for Skype Compatible Headsets & Webcams Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a331137b-5619-4c02-8bbf-0b09a1e39b95 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a331137b-5619-4c02-8bbf-0b09a1e39b95) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a331137b-5619-4c02-8bbf-0b09a1e39b95.json) ## Summary Cornwall Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "014-Q1 17-SH - RFI for Skype Compatible Headsets & Webcams", aimed at sourcing compatible headsets and webcams as part of its ICT infrastructure upgrade. The engagement end date for expressions of interest is set for 23rd February 2018. This procurement falls under the categories of Computer equipment and supplies as well as Telecommunications equipment and supplies, with an estimated value of £150,000 and a minimum value of £10,000. The project serves approximately 8,000 users across 200 sites in England, including both office-based and flexible workers. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications equipment and computer supplies to engage with Cornwall Council's modernisation initiative. Companies that provide both wired and wireless headset solutions, including those focused on noise reduction options, as well as webcam technologies suitable for desktop PCs, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the council's requirement for innovative solutions, suppliers who can demonstrate experience and compliance with legal standards are encouraged to express their interest in this Request for Information (RFI). ## Notice Cornwall Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers who can meet all of the legal requirements of Cornwall Council contracts. Skype For Business is part of the Council's wider IS Investment Plan to modernise and upgrade its ICT infrastructure. Key Objectives Cornwall Council are looking to explore options for Skype Compatible / Approved headsets and webcams to support its planned deployment of Skype for Business across the organisation. The Council wish to explore headset solutions both wired and wireless including noise reduction options. They also wish to explore webcam solutions for use on desktop PC's where laptops with integrated webcams are not available. The Council has approximately 200 sites and 8,000 users who work in a variety of ways from office based to home working. Office based staff mainly fall into two categories fixed location, with a static PC and in some cases dual monitors or flexible workers. Flexible workers hot desk, using laptops which connect to docking stations and provide an additional screen, mouse, keyboard and network connection. Flexible workers will also use a VPN connection to connect from home or other remote locations. The Council would like to look at options that meet these requirements and trial devices and solutions over a short period in late May. Contract This is a Request of Information at this stage, providers who make submission will be automatically invited to tender, once the council have decided upon the products that are required. Conditions of Participation Organisations wishing to register an interested in responding to this RFI should go to https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ to express their interest. You will also be able view and respond to the SQ (Standard Questionnaire) at the same time, view other attached documents and send questions and queries via the messaging system within the website. All communications regarding this tender must be via this messaging system. If you need any assistance using the e-tendering website please visit https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ All communication and questions must be via https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ website. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3a8363-091b-45cf-b14b-a44a509f9fee | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL | | Locality | TRURO | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR1 3AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick | | Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies ## Release History - 10 May 2017 at 09:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3a8363-091b-45cf-b14b-a44a509f9fee - 10 May 2017 at 09:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3a8363-091b-45cf-b14b-a44a509f9fee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3a8363-091b-45cf-b14b-a44a509f9fee 10th May 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cornwall.gov.uk - https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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